Manguel, Alberto
Maimonides: Faith in Reason (Jewish Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300217896
- author:
- Manguel, Alberto
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.2 x 15.4 x 3 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alberto Manguel explores the life and work of Maimonides, a medieval philosopher, physician, and religious thinker. Born in Córdoba, Spain, Maimonides was forced into exile at 13 due to persecution, but his family eventually settled in Morocco before he traveled to Palestine and Egypt. As a scholar of Jewish law, physician, and philosopher, Maimonides made significant contributions to extracting Jewish law from the Hebrew Bible and Talmud, interpreting and commenting on them. Manguel examines why Maimonides' work had universal appeal among Jews, Arabs, and Christians alike. In an uncertain world, Maimonides' emphasis on reason and truth remains vital. This biography sheds light on his remarkable life and legacy, highlighting the enduring relevance of his ideas in our modern era. Through this exploration, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Maimonides' significance and how his work continues to inform our search for rationality and truth today.
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