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The guide for the perplexed — Moses Maimonides

The guide for the perplexed

Moses Maimonides

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 779 pages

The Guide for the Perplexed is a medieval philosophical and theological treatise by Moses Maimonides. Written in Arabic, it addresses readers troubled by apparent conflicts between philosophy and religious scripture, exploring theology, metaphysics and prophecy. It remains valuable for its influence on Jewish and medieval thought.

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Contents

  1. THE GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED
  2. PREFACE
  3. PREFACE TO VOLUME ONE OF THE FIRST EDITION
  4. CONTENTS
  5. THE LIFE OF MOSES MAIMONIDES
  6. THE MOREH NEBUCHIM LITERATURE
  7. ANALYSIS OF THE GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED
  8. INTRODUCTION
  9. PART I
  10. CHAPTER I
  11. CHAPTER II
  12. CHAPTER III
  13. CHAPTER IV
  14. CHAPTER V
  15. CHAPTER VI
  16. CHAPTER VII
  17. CHAPTER VIII
  18. CHAPTER IX
  19. CHAPTER X
  20. CHAPTER XI
  21. CHAPTER XII
  22. CHAPTER XIII
  23. CHAPTER XIV
  24. CHAPTER XV
  25. CHAPTER XVI
  26. CHAPTER XVII
  27. CHAPTER XVIII
  28. CHAPTER XIX
  29. CHAPTER XX
  30. CHAPTER XXI

and 166 more chapters

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