Maimonides : the life and world of one of civilization's greatest minds / Joel L. Kraemer.
Kraemer, Joel L.
2010
BM755.M6 K685 2010 (Mapit)
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Title Maimonides : the life and world of one of civilization's greatest minds / Joel L. Kraemer.
Author Kraemer, Joel L.
Edition 1st pbk. ed.
ISBN 9780385512008 (pbk.)
0385512007 (pbk.)
Imprint New York : Doubleday, [2010]
Language English
Description xvi, 621 p. ; 24 cm.
Call Number BM755.M6 K685 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification 296.1/81 B
Summary Presents a full history of the medieval philosopher, physician, and lawmaker, placing the events of his life in contact with the social, religious, and political issues of the medieval Mediterranean world.
Note Originally published in hardback in 2008.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Record Appears in On-Campus Resources > Books
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pt. 1. Andalusia. Córdoba ; Andalusian Jewish culture ; Early studies ; Early writings
pt. 2. Fez to Acre. Refuge in Fez ; Martyrdom or survival ; Did Maimonides convert to Islam? ; The beautiful land
pt. 3. Egypt: the early years. Stranger in a foreign land ; Commentary on the Mishnah ; Saladin and the Ayyubids ; The great Rav in Israel ; Epistle to Yemen ; Moses and David
pt. 4. Egypt: the middle years. Zuta the wicked ; Communal affairs ; Responsa ; Mishneh Torah
pt. 5. Egypt: the late years. The guide of the perplexed ; The treatise on resurrection ; Epistle on astrology and Lunel correspondence ; The physician.

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