The Wisdom of Maimonides: The Life and Writings of the Jewish Sage

Description: Here is an accessible introduction to the life and wisdom of the famous twelfth-century philosopher-physician Moses Maimonides, whose prolific writings on medical and religious issues, commentaries on Jewish texts, and writings on Jewish ethics and law profoundly influenced Judaism. The Wisdom of Maimonides includes a biography; a section of selected teachings drawn from Maimonides' major works The Guide for the Perplexed and the Mishneh Torah, as well as his other writings; and tales about Maimonides' colorful life as a court physician and rabbinic leader. Edward Hoffman is the author of numerous books on Judaism, Kabbalah, and psychology. He is a psychologist and adjunct professor at Yeshiva University in New York City. He writes extensively for leading Jewish newspapers and magazines, including the National Jewish Post & Opinion, and the Jewish Week, and his articles have appeared in New York Newsday and Yoga Journal.

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EAN: 9781590305171

UPC: 9781590305171

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Item Length: 21.2 cm

Book Title: The Wisdom of Maimonides: the Life and Writings of the Jewish Sage

Item Height: 215mm

Item Width: 139mm

Author: Edward Hoffman

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Judaism

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc

Publication Year: 2008

Item Weight: 227g

Number of Pages: 192 Pages