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Moses ben Maimon [a] (1138–1204), commonly known as Maimonides ( / maɪˈmɒnɪdiːz / my-MON-ih-deez) [b] and also referred to by the Hebrew acronym Rambam ( Hebrew: רמב״ם) [c], was a Sephardic rabbi and philosopher who became one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages.
May 1, 2024 · Moses Maimonides, Jewish philosopher, jurist, and physician, the foremost intellectual figure of medieval Judaism. He wrote both in Arabic and Hebrew on a wide range of subjects from logic to medicine to Jewish law.
- Ben Zion Bokser
Jan 24, 2006 · Moses ben Maimon [known to English speaking audiences as Maimonides and Hebrew speaking as Rambam] (1138–1204) is the greatest Jewish philosopher of the medieval period and is still widely read today.
Apr 9, 2003 · Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon was a Talmudist, Halachist, physician, philosopher and communal leader, known in the Jewish world by the acronym "Rambam" and to the world at large as "Maimonides." He is one of the most important figures in the history of Torah scholarship; on his gravestone were inscribed the words, "From Moses to Moses, none arose as ...
Maimonides is a medieval Jewish philosopher with considerable influence on Jewish thought, and on philosophy in general. Maimonides also was an important codifier of Jewish law. His views and writings hold a prominent place in Jewish intellectual history. His works swiftly caused considerable controversy, especially concerning the relations ...
Jun 11, 2018 · MAIMONIDES, MOSES (c. 1135/8 – 1204), hellenized name of Mosheh ben Maimon; also known by the acronym RaMBaM (Rabbi Mosheh ben Maimon); distinguished Talmudist, philosopher, and physician, and one of the most illustrious figures of Jewish history.
Sep 29, 2022 · The great Jewish philosopher of the Middle Ages. The Andalusian-born scholar wrote primarily in Judeo-Arabic and articulated ideas of Judaism that are still popular today. Born in 12th-century...
