Maimonides
by Sherwin B. Nuland
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This brief (for its subject) biography of the esteemed medieval philosopher/physician/rabbi Moses Maimonides recounts his life and times, and explains why he is a major figure both in Judaism and in philosophy. Sherwin B. Nuland, himself a surgeon and author of the bestseller HOW WE DIE, explores Maimonides's fascinating beginnings as the son of a rabbi raised in Spain under Muslim rule, who spoke Arabic and was familiar with ancient Greek and Arab philosophy. He tells of Maimonides's travels, and charts his major accomplishments, which include Jewish scholarship, medical writing, and his very difficult work, THE GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED. What comes across is a man who loved learning and loved Jewish life, and this engaging biography makes him accessible to us all.
Editions of Maimonides
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Paperback |
Publisher Schocken Books |
Date 2008 |
Price $7.48 |
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ISBN |
Binding/Format Hardcover |
Publisher Random House Inc |
Date 2005 |
Price $2.99 |
Very Good |
Publisher Notes
A criritcal study of the twelfth-century philosopher and physician describes Maimonides's efforts to reconcile his rationationalist thinking and scientific knowledge with a faith in God, his remarkable influence as a Jew in a Muslim world, and the lasting legacy of his teachings.
Media Reviews
"A little gem of intellectual biography."
First Line
Why is it, in fact, that so many Jews have become doctors? It is fitting to consider that question before embarking on a study of the life and thought of a man who personified the grand tradition, and whose teachings contributed so much to it.
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