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Although Maimonides' Mishneh Torah is a codification of Jewish law (halacha), we find places in this work where Maimonides addresses philosophical or theological ideas as well. Textual analysis of Maimonides' Hilchos Yesodei HaTorah (Laws [which are] the Foundations of the Torah.)

Necessary Being and Prime Mover

Philosophy in Maimonides' Legal Code

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By Israel Sandman
Dr. Israel Sandman is a Fellow at University College London’s Department of Hebrew & Jewish Studies. His areas of research include medieval Jewish thought and medieval Hebrew manuscripts.
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June 7, 2012
UW-Madison
I took Jewish Mysticism with Professor Sandman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the man! It was a great class. I hope you are doing well, Professor, and thanks for the videos.
JT
Chicago, IL
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