This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influednce upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its literal meaning. Thi[...]

Great classic of medieval Judaism, major attempt to reconcile revealed religion-- Pentateuch, commentaries -- and Aristotelian philosophy. Enormously important in all Western thought. Includes "Life of Maimonides, " analysis of "The Guide, " indexes of quotations from Scripture, Talmud. Unabridged F[...]