The guide for the perplexed by Moses Maimonides

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Author Maimonides, Moses, 1135-1204
Translator Friedländer, M. (Michael), 1833-1910
Uniform Title Dalālat al-ḥāʾirīn. English
Title The guide for the perplexed
Edition 2nd edition, revised throughout.
Original Publication London: George Routledge & Sons Limited, 1910.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guide_for_the_Perplexed
Note Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Guide for the Perplexed" by Moses Maimonides is a philosophical treatise written in the late 12th century. This significant work seeks to address the challenges faced by those who struggle to reconcile their faith with philosophical reasoning, specifically within the context of Jewish thought. Maimonides explores complex theological concepts including the nature of God, prophecy, and the interpretation of scripture, making it essential reading for students and scholars of theology and philosophy. At the start of the text, a preface introduces the second edition of the English translation, highlighting the necessity of making Maimonides' work accessible to students of theology and Jewish literature. The content outlines Maimonides' life, his experiences during a time of religious turmoil, and his contributions to Jewish scholarship. Furthermore, it touches upon the Plan for the work, including sections on similes and directions for study, signaling the blend of philosophical argumentation with scriptural analysis that defines the work as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism
Subject Judaism -- Works to 1900
Subject Jewish philosophy -- Early works to 1800
Subject Philosophy, Medieval -- Early works to 1800
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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