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The Guide of the Perplexed
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Guide of the Perplexed
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Moses Maimonides
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Translated by Chaim Rabin
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Abridged by Julius Guttmann
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By (author) Daniel H. Frank
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:256 | Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140 |
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Category/Genre | Religion - general Judaism |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780872203242
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Classifications | Dewey:296.172 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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Imprint |
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
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Publication Date |
1 October 1995 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
This superb abridgement and annotated translation of Maimonides' monumental work includes discussions of divine language, the scope and limits of human knowledge, cosmological doctrines concerning the creation or eternity of the world, prophecy and providence, the nature and purpose of divine law, and moral and political philosophy.
Author Biography
Moses Maimonides
ReviewsThe 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
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