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Exploring the tension between tradition and emerging philosophical thought, this 12th-century work delves into the intellectual struggles of a Jewish scholar. Through a three-volume letter format, it addresses the contradictions between religious law and contemporary philosophy, employing metaphor as a key tool while recognizing its limitations. Quickly translated and widely read, it became a classic in both Jewish and secular philosophy, influencing thinkers throughout the Middle Ages. This edition features premium acid-free paper and a translation by M. Friedlander.
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The Guide for the Perplexed, Maimonides
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- Released
- 2018
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maimonides
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 530
- ISBN13
- 9781420959390
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Topics, Philosophical Topics, Religion, Theology, Jews, Jewish Literature, Judaism
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- 4.1 out of 5
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- Exploring the tension between tradition and emerging philosophical thought, this 12th-century work delves into the intellectual struggles of a Jewish scholar. Through a three-volume letter format, it addresses the contradictions between religious law and contemporary philosophy, employing metaphor as a key tool while recognizing its limitations. Quickly translated and widely read, it became a classic in both Jewish and secular philosophy, influencing thinkers throughout the Middle Ages. This edition features premium acid-free paper and a translation by M. Friedlander.