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Moses ben Maimon (1138–1204), commonly known as Maimonides (/ m aɪ ˈ m ɒ n ɪ d iː z / my-MON-ih-deez) and also referred to by the Hebrew acronym Rambam (Hebrew: רמב״ם), was a Sephardic rabbi and philosopher who became one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages.
- (1) daughter of Nathaniel Baruch (2) daughter of Mishael Halevi
Mar 26, 2024 · Moses Maimonides (born March 30, 1135, Córdoba [Spain]—died December 13, 1204, Egypt) was a Jewish philosopher, jurist, and physician, the foremost intellectual figure of medieval Judaism. His first major work, begun at age 23 and completed 10 years later, was a commentary on the Mishna, the collected Jewish oral laws.
- Ben Zion Bokser
Jan 24, 2006 · Maimonides. First published Tue Jan 24, 2006; substantive revision Thu Feb 4, 2021. 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.
A comprehensive overview of the life and philosophy of Maimonides, a medieval Jewish philosopher and codifier of Jewish law. Learn about his views on reason, revelation, knowledge, ethics, and more from a historical and philosophical perspective.
Moses Maimonides, also known as the Rambam, was among the greatest Jewish scholars of all time. He made enduring contributions as a philosopher, legal codifier, physician, political adviser and local legal authority. Throughout his life, Maimonides deftly navigated parallel yet disparate worlds, serving both the Jewish and broader communities.
Apr 9, 2003 · By Dovid Zaklikowski. 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 ...
Maymūn — was a 12th-century philosopher, scientist, physician, religious thinker, rabbinic scholar, jurist, communal leader, and the most famous Jewish figure of the premodern age. It is a sign of his incomparable genius that modern Spain, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, and Sephardic Jews at large all lay claim to him.
