The Guide of the Perplexed, Volume 2
Published on 15. December 1974
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-226-50231-1 (ISBN)
Description
This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influence 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. This edition contains extensive introductions by Shlomo Pines and Leo Strauss, a leading authority on Maimonides.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago
United States
Publishing group
The University of Chicago Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 181 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
807 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-226-50231-1 (9780226502311)
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