SubjectHistory & Surveys / Medieval, Biblical Commentary / Old Testament, Judaism / General, Religious
FeaturesReprint
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion, Philosophy
AuthorMoses Maimonides
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight24.1 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN62-018113
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Volume NumberVol. 1
Dewey Decimal296
Edition DescriptionReprint
Table Of ContentHow To Begin To Study The Guide of the Perplexed by Leo Strauss Translator's Introduction The Guide of the Perplexed Part I
SynopsisThe most authoritative translation of this classic work of Jewish thought This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influence upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its literal meaning. This edition contains extensive introductions by Shlomo Pines and Leo Strauss, a leading authority on Maimonides., This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influence upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its literal meaning. This edition contains extensive introductions by Shlomo Pines and Leo Strauss, a leading authority on Maimonides.