The Wisdom of Maimonides

The Life and Writings of the Jewish Sage

By: Edward Hoffman

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Paperback | 13 May 2008 | Edition Number 1

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Here is an accessible introduction to the life and wisdom of the famous twelfth-century philosopher-physician Moses Maimonides, whose prolific writings on medical and religious issues, commentaries on Jewish texts, and writings on Jewish ethics and law profoundly influenced Judaism.

The Wisdom of Maimonides includes a biography; a section of selected teachings drawn from Maimonides' major works The Guide for the Perplexed and the Mishneh Torah, as well as his other writings; and tales about Maimonides' colorful life as a court physician and rabbinic leader.

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For many Jews today, Maimonides is known by reputation but little else. In this splendid and lucid book, his life and teachings are made accessible to the contemporary reader.--Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, author of Jewish with Feeling and Credo of a Modern Kabbalist

Hoffman's clear prose and piercing insights into the wisdom of Maimonides make this book a must-read for anyone interested in plumbing the depths of one of the greatest religious thinkers of all time.--Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein, author of Gonzo Judaism: A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith

Although there are many books on the Rambam, Dr. Hoffman's volume makes me feel like I am just beginning to discover the spiritual wisdom of this great sage. This is a deep and profound work.--Arthur Kurzweil, author of On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz

An outstanding book for those being introduced to Maimonides, or those who want to refresh their memory, and dig a bit deeper into the life and thought of the greatest Jewish thinker of the Middle Ages.-- Jewish Media Review, http: //jewishbookreview.wordpress.com/

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Preface	p. ix
Editor's Note	p. xiii
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Maimonides: A Concise Biography	p. 1
Selected Writings	p. 29
Understanding Human Personality	p. 31
On Becoming a Sage	p. 42
All Learning Is Sacred	p. 55
Spiritual Awakening and Prophecy	p. 65
Social Relations and Leadership	p. 75
The Way of Health and Longevity	p. 87
Foundations of Judaism	p. 98
Visionary Tales	p. 125
Introduction to the Visionary Tales of Maimonides	p. 127
The Lost Child	p. 129
A Well-Balanced Diet	p. 131
The Unnecessary Exorcism	p. 134
A Cure for Depression	p. 136
Healing through Tears	p. 139
The Deceitful Patient	p. 142
Surgery without a Scalpel	p. 143
The Less Said the Better	p. 145
A Remedy for Poverty	p. 147
Sustaining Peace	p. 150
The Comforted Guest	p. 152
Maimonides' Major Religious-Philosophical Works	p. 153
The Ten Medical Works of Maimonides	p. 159
Chronology of Maimonides' Life	p. 163
Glossary	p. 167
Selected References	p. 169
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