Publisher's Synopsis
Maimonides: The Story of His Life and Genius is a biographical account of the legendary Jewish philosopher, physician, and theologian Moses Maimonides. Written by J. Munz, the book details the life of Maimonides, from his birth in Cordoba, Spain, to his travels throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and his eventual settling in Egypt. The book delves into Maimonides' intellectual and religious pursuits, including his contributions to Jewish law, philosophy, and medicine. Munz also explores Maimonides' relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his impact on the Jewish community and beyond. This book is a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most influential figures in Jewish history.1935. Translated from the German with an introduction. This is the first volume of the Jewish Bookshelf, a collection of the best Jewish books written from the time of the completion of the Talmud to the present day. Maimonides (the Rambam) was the intellect of the 12th century. He was not a solider, cared nothing about the crusades or war, but was interested in almost everything else. He was the rabbi, judge, leader, philosopher and teacher of his nation. He was equally proficient as a metaphysician and physician. This book is an attempt to add the quietly colorful page of his life to the chapter of the Crusades.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
