'For many years to come it is likely to remain a major reference
volume for students of Maimonides.' Sarah Stroumsa, Jewish
Quarterly Review 'These studies, however disparate, provide us with
convincing evidence of the continuing importance of Maimonides'
philosophy.' Marvin Fox, Times Literary Supplement 'Surely one of
the best surveys both of Maimonides and of his historical context .
. . an important contribution.' Oliver Leaman, Le'ela 'It is very
apposite to have it now in paperback: less expensive, it will allow
students to possess a volume that will acquaint them with high
standards of scholarship, showing at the same time that although so
much has been said and written about Maimonides, it is still
possible to come up with new and interesting insights into his life
and works, which continue to be interpreted very differently by
different scholars.' Gad Freudenthal, Journal of Religious History
Leading scholars have combined forces to produce this volume on the
philosophy and legal views of Moses Maimonides (1138-1204) and the
historical context in which he worked. The philosophical section
examines Maimonides' ethical doctrine; his paradoxical life-style;
his Guide of the Perplexed; his attitude to mysticism; his use of
language; and his theory of astronomy. The legal section deals with
law and medicine, the relation of Maimonides' legal thought to the
Talmud; his doctrine of a just war; and his theory of redemption
and Messianism. The history section examines Maimonides' accession
to the position of head of the Jewish community in its historical
context, at the time of the rise of the 'Ayyubid dynasty under
Saladin. Contributors: Joel L. Kraemer, Lawrence V. Berman, Joshua
Blau, Gerald J. Blidstein, Joseph Drory, Andrew S. Ehrenkreutz,
Ithamar Gruenwald, Steven Harvey, Warren Zev Harvey, Arthur Hyman,
Alfred L. Ivry, Tzvi Langermann, Ralph Lerner, Jacob Levinger,
Aviezer Ravitsky, Isadore Twersky, Michael Winter
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