| Maimonides and His Heritage Contributor(s): Dobbs-Weinstein, Idit (Editor), Goodman, Lenn E. (Editor), Grady, James Allen (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0791476553 ISBN-13: 9780791476550 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $90.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Sacred Writings - Philosophy | Religious |
| Dewey: 296.181 |
| LCCN: 2008003241 |
| Series: Suny Series in Jewish Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.9" W x 9" (1.10 lbs) 241 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume celebrates the depth and breadth of Jewish philosopher Moses Maimonides' (1138-1204) achievements. The essays gathered here explore the rich diversity of a heritage that extends over eight hundred years, beginning with Maimonides' historical context; ranging through his distinct contributions to philosophy, theology, medicine, and Jewish law; to the impact his ideas have had on later generations. His humane perspective and commitment to intellectual rigor are reflected in the wide range of his works and his active role as a spiritual guide and intellectual leader. Maimonides' intellectual openness makes his work an enduring model of creative synthesis and critical appropriation, as well as a continuing source of intellectual stimulation not only for the many specialist scholars who scrutinize his texts but also for a wide and lively audience of nonspecialists. |