The Guide of the Perplexed: Abridged Edition

Maimonides, Moses

ISBN 10: 1684221528 / ISBN 13: 9781684221523

Published by Martino Fine Books, 2017

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Title: The Guide of the Perplexed: Abridged Edition

Publisher: Martino Fine Books

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: paperback

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

2017 Reprint of 1952 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. The Guide of the Perplexed is one of the three major works of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, primarily known as “Maimonides.”  Since many of the philosophical concepts, such as his view of theodicy and the relationship between philosophy and religion, are relevant beyond strictly Jewish theology, it has been the work most commonly associated with Maimonides in the non-Jewish world and it is known to have influenced several major non-Jewish philosophers.  Following its publication, many philosophic work produced during the Middle Ages either cited, commented on, or criticized Maimonides' views.  Within Judaism, the Guide became widely popular, with many Jewish communities requesting copies of the manuscript, but also quite controversial, with some communities limiting its study or banning it altogether.

Review:

The reissue of Guttmann's edition of Rabin's translation is a welcome event. There has long been a need for a readable, judicious edition, for classroom use, of this large and complex work. --Michael L. Morgan, Indiana University

Daniel Frank has done a marvellous job of directing the Guide to the contemporary reader in the new Introduction. . . . The translation is a delight to read. --Joseph A. Buijs, University of Alberta

The book was an enormous success with our students, who were at many different levels, from first years to seniors. The translation was extremely accessible and the analysis made the material even clearer. --Ariel Goldberger, Evergreen State College

"Daniel Frank has done a marvellous job of directing the Guide to the contemporary reader in the new Introduction. . . . The translation is a delight to read." --Joseph A. Buijs, University of Alberta

"The book was an enormous success with our students, who were at many different levels, from first years to seniors. The translation was extremely accessible and the analysis made the material even clearer."--Ariel Goldberger, Evergreen State College

"Daniel Frank has done a marvellous job of directing the Guide to the contemporary reader in the new Introduction. . . . The translation is a delight to read." --Joseph A. Buijs, University of Alberta

"The book was an enormous success with our students, who were at many different levels, from first years to seniors. The translation was extremely accessible and the analysis made the material even clearer."

--Ariel Goldberger, Evergreen State College