The Guide of the Perplexed : Complete in One Volume.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maimonides, Moses.

Contributor:

Pines, Shlomo.

Strauss, Leo.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Faith and reason.

Philosophy, Medieval.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1055 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2025.

Summary:

The Guide of the Perplexed, authored by Moses Maimonides and translated by Shlomo Pines, is a seminal philosophical and theological work that addresses complex questions of faith, reason, and the interpretation of religious texts. Written for an audience seeking to reconcile philosophical inquiry with religious beliefs, the book is structured into three parts, delving into metaphysics, ethics, and the relationship between religion and reason. Maimonides uses allegorical interpretations of biblical texts to explore themes such as divine attributes, creation, prophecy, and human intellect. This translation, complemented by an introduction and essay by Leo Strauss, aims to preserve the nuanced prose of the original Arabic work while providing insights into its historical and intellectual context. It remains a cornerstone of medieval philosophy and Judaic thought. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

How To Begin To Study The Guide of the Perplexed by Leo Strauss

Translator’s Introduction

PART I

PART II

PART III

Notes

Glossary

Indexes

Biblical passages appearing in the text

Rabbinic passages appearing in the text

Sects, Communities, and Nonbiblical Writers and Writings Generated by AI.

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Other Format:

Print version: Maimonides, Moses The Guide of the Perplexed

ISBN:

9780226842608

OCLC:

1528359751