![]() ![]() ![]() "Davidson discloses a formidable knowledge of Talmud and rabbinic literature, as well as of the history, science, astronomy, medicine, and philosophy of Maimonides' day. his erudite, careful, and balanced work will be the standard work for many years to come." - Journal of Religion He then proceeds to demolish much of what we thought we knew. He begins by telling us that we have more information about Maimonides life than about that of any other medieval Jew. ![]() Davidson is a patient and determined guide. "he first serious comprehensive study of Maimonides life and works in English. This is a lucid, comprehensive, and expertly informed book that integrates the philosophical, political, medical, and above all rabbinic forces at work in writings of Moses Maimonides." - Speculum "We have an honest, if more complex, picture of Maimonides, arguably the most intriguing and influential single medieval Jew, and for that all raders for some time should be grateful. For anyone who is interested in Maimonides, especially those in areas outside the field of Jewish studies who need to work with texts of this great scholar and on his links with Christian and Islamic thought in the Middle Ages, this erudite, careful, and balanced work will be the standard work for many years to come." - Journal of Religion "The first serious comprehensive study of Maimonides' life and works in English. ![]()
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