Studies in Maimonides and His Interpreters

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By Marc B. Shapiro

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More than 800 years after his death, Moses Maimonides—rabbi, philosopher, doctor, and communal leader—remains a figure of enduring fascination. Studies in Maimonides and His Interpreters brings together traditional rabbinic insights and modern academic analysis to offer a fresh perspective on this iconic teacher. The volume includes an essay on Maimonides's views on superstition in rabbinic literature and features three previously unpublished letters by Rabbi Joseph Kafih.
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This work is essential for scholars and students engaged in Jewish studies and those interested in the legacy of Maimonides.

Combines the traditional rabbinic approach and the modern academic perspective to forge a different understanding of Maimonides. This work includes an essay on Maimonides' approach to superstition in rabbinic literature.

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More than 800 years after his death, the figure of Moses Maimonides—rabbi, philosopher, doctor, and communal leader—continues to fascinate. Studies in Maimonides and His Interpreters unites the traditional rabbinic approach and the modern academic perspective to forge a new understanding of this iconic teacher.

This groundbreaking work by Marc B. Shapiro, which includes an essay on Maimonides’ approach to superstition in rabbinic literature and features three previously unpublished letters by Rabbi Joseph Kafih, will be essential reading for scholars and students of Jewish studies.

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ISBN: 9781589661653

Publisher: University of Scranton Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Scranton Press,U.S.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 15.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 709g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Marc B. Shapiro holds the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Scranton.

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