Studies in Maimonides - The Life, Work and Legacy of Rambam

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Studies in Maimonides: Lesson 1

By J. Immanuel Schochet

This seven-part series on the works of Maimonides begins with a brief overview of his life.

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Studies in Maimonides: Lesson 2

By J. Immanuel Schochet

Maimonides' early writings, including his Commentary on the Mishnah and his Sefer HaMitzvot.

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Studies in Maimonides: Lesson 3

By J. Immanuel Schochet

A perspective for understanding the sheer magnitude of Maimonides' accomplishments in codifying the entire body of Jewish law.

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Studies in Maimonides: Lesson 4

By J. Immanuel Schochet

A description of the style and format Maimonides chose for composing his magnum opus, the complete codex of Jewish law known as Mishneh Torah.

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Studies in Maimonides: Lesson 5

By J. Immanuel Schochet

An overview of Maimonides' major theological treatise, its objectives, its structure and its historical context.

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Studies in Maimonides: Lesson 6

By J. Immanuel Schochet

A critical examination of Maimonides' famed idealization of reason and intellect as a theme throughout his works.

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Studies in Maimonides: Lesson 7

By J. Immanuel Schochet

Maimonides' response to the contemporary criticism, and even fierce opposition, to his works.

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