Moses Son of Maimon: The Life of Maimonides, 1135 to 1204 A.D.
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (610 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0692339345 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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leader and religious scholar. Avraham Wissotzky. Her professional affiliations include the Authors Guild, the Biographers International Organization (BIO), the American Society of Indexers (ASI), and the Angela Thirkell Society of North America. She has also written articles, short stories, and Judaic myths. Arie Rosenfeld and Yehudit Wissotzky-Rosenfeld. in the field of mythology and folklore but has also devoted much study to her special interest in Jewish history, biography, legends, and myths. She is the granddaughter of the Russian-Israeli writer Dr. She is currently engaged in writing the biography of Hillel the Elder, the first century B.C. About the Author Ilil Arbel is the author of a number
"A MUST READ!" according to Gary Morgenstein. This extraordinary biography reads like a gripping historical novel as Ms. Arbel takes you back to the 12th Century to meet Maimonedes the man, not his books. The color of the period comes to life, from the fashion, food and mores to the very décor of the homes. If you're looking for some dusty analysis of this great figure's work, look elsewhere. Thi. "Brilliantly Written" according to Bookaholic. Every historical book about such an important person as Maimonides reads like a heavy tome. In Ilil Arbel's hands, Maimonides' life comes vividly alive as she explores not just the facts about the man but time and place. Her obviously careful research combines with her skillful writing to create a book the reader becomes immersed in, with details of time and. A gift with heart Makes a thoughtful gift. I had already read this vivid account of the life of Maimonides, and I was searching for a meaningful gift to add to a monetary gift to take to a Bar Mitzvah. This was it. I love sharing this important story with my friends and family.
leader and religious scholar. in the field of mythology and folklore but has also devoted much study to her special interest in Jewish history, biography, legends, and myths. Her professional affiliations include the Authors Guild, the Biographers International Organization (BIO), the American Society of Indexers (ASI), and the
His fame brought controversy that is still raging—eight hundred years after his death. He moved among the sultan’s wealthy advisors and the elegant ladies of the royal harem during the day, and among the Jewish scholars in the evening. The Jewish community quickly recognized his genius, and after completing his important book, the Mishneh Torah, he was recognized internationally as the chief religious and legal authority of the entire Jewish world. A man who abhorred excess of any kind, Maimonides nevertheless lived as a member of a glittering society. After years of wandering and relatively short stays in Morocco and Israel, Maimonides and his family settled in Egypt. But no one could ever deny that his work was that of a brilliant innovator and scholar who could reconcile religious traditions with science and philosophy like no one else.. He produced many books on diverse subjects such as philosophy, law,