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Moses Maimonides was the most significant Jewish thinker, jurist, and doctor of the Middle Ages. Author of a monumental code of Jewish law, and the most influential and controversial work of Jewish philosophy, Maimonides looms larger than any other figure in the Jewish Middle Ages.
The essays in this volume were written to mark the 800th anniversary of Maimonides' death in 1204. Written by the leading scholars in the field, they cover all aspects of Maimonides' work and infuence. From his work on Jewish law to his unique understanding of God; from his view of the soul to his understanding of other religions; from his influence on Jewish scholars in the eastern Mediterranean to his impact on the emergence of modern Judaism— the essays in this volume cover all this and more. It is an indispensable collection for all those interested in the history of Judaism over the last 800 years.
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Sherrie Vangaalen
reviewed Maimonides after 800 Years: Essays on Maimonides and his Influence on January 28, 2019
Maimonides after 800 Years: Essays on Maimonides and his Influence
It is impossible imagining a world where I give Heschel less than four stars. This was my least favorite and most challenging of anything I've read from him. The book is a deep and wisdom-filled look at the Jewish people and the physical land of Israel. As usual, it is beautiful and poetic in its writing and does not disappoint in that regard.
I had to keep reminding myself that this book was written at a particular point in history (1967). This is critical to understanding the context that moves Heschel to write what he does. I had to keep disconnecting the content from the current socio-political setting of today. I am very confident that if Heschel were writing a similar book today, he would not have written this one.
Having said that, the book is full of rich, rich ideas and imagery. He talks about the importance of the land and the necessity of hope. The final few chapters are fantastic and especially helpful on his thoughts on Christians (ancient allegorical readings that shaped Christian theology) and the interaction with the Text.
In my opinion, not Heschel's best, but definitely reading one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of our era when you read this book.
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