Moses ben Maimon, bekannt als Maimonides, war ein herausragender mittelalterlicher jüdischer Philosoph, Tora-Gelehrter und Arzt. Sein Werk befasst sich tiefgehend mit philosophischen und religiösen Texten, wobei er sich von mystischen Strömungen fernhielt und Poesie als reine Erfindung kritisierte. Trotz eines unruhigen Lebens, geprägt von Vertreibung und Exil, schuf Maimonides seine bahnbrechenden Werke unter oft schwierigen Umständen. Er war nicht nur ein bedeutender Denker, sondern auch ein angesehener Arzt, der sogar Herrschern diente.
Complete text of crucial medieval work of philosophy: reconciliation of Aristotle and Scripture. Includes Life of Maimonides, analysis of The Guide, indexes of quotations from Scripture, Talmud. Maimonides, brilliant forerunner of Aquinas.
The present volume contains Maimonides most significant ethical works, newly translated from the original sources by Profs. Raymond I., Weiss and Charles E. Butterworth, well-known Maimonides scholars. Previous translations have often been inadequate - either because they were not based on the best possible texts or from a lack of precision. That deficiency has been remedied in the present text. The translations are based on the latest scholarship and have been made with a view toward maximum accuracy and readability. moreover, the long 'Letter to Joseph' has been translated into English for the first time.
Shemonah Perakim, The Eight Chapters; Maimonides' Introduction to Ethics of the Fathers; Perek Chelek; Discourse on the World to Come
In this book, Hermann Hedwig Bernard presents an overview of Jewish creed and ethics, drawing on selections from the Yad Hachazakah, a code of Jewish law compiled by Moses Maimonides in the 12th century. Bernard provides commentary on Maimonides' work and offers insights into the principles that have guided Jewish thought and practice throughout history.
Culturally significant, this work offers a faithful reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. This edition highlights the value of historical texts and their contributions to understanding cultural heritage.
Focusing on Maimonides' significant contributions to Jewish law and philosophy, this volume serves as a companion to his work "On Asthma." It features critical editions of three medieval Hebrew translations, including one by Samuel Benveniste and another by Joshua Shatibi, alongside two Latin translations by Giovanni da Capua and Armengaud Blaise. This scholarly edition highlights the historical context and the evolution of Maimonides' ideas through various translations, concluding with important updates to the first volume.