J. Immanuel Schochet

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Methods for elucidating seemingly unclear or paradoxical Torah verses. Principles 12-13 are covered in this final lesson of the series.

When the Torah singles out special cases as exceptions to a more general rule. Principles 8-11 are covered in this lesson.

Various rules for understanding the interrelationship between comprehensive and detailed statements made in the Torah. Principles 3-7 are covered in this lesson.