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The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides: Book Guide, Author and Facts

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The Guide for the Perplexed (Hebrew:מורה נבוכים, translit. Moreh Nevukhim, Arabic: ‎dalālatul ḥā’irīn דלאל̈ה אלחאירין دلالة الحائرين) is one of the major works of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, better known as Maimonides or "the Rambam". It was written in the 12th century in the form of a three-volume letter to his student, Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, the son of Rabbi Judah, and is the main source of the Rambam's philosophical views, as opposed to his opinions on Jewish law.

Quick facts about The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides

  • Title: The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides
  • Author: Moses Maimonides
  • First published: 1473
  • Genre: jewish philosophy, jews, judaism
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL158224W

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What is The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides about?

The Guide for the Perplexed (Hebrew:מורה נבוכים, translit.

Who wrote The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides?

The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides was written by Moses Maimonides.

When was The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides published?

The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides was first published in 1473.

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