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Maimonides was a 12th-century Jewish philosopher in Egypt whose Guide for the Perplexed reconciled Aristotelian philosophy with Jewish theology.
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What is Maimonides's Guide for the Perplexed about?
The Guide for the Perplexed tries to reconcile Jewish scripture with Aristotelian philosophy. Maimonides wrote it for educated readers troubled by apparent conflicts between reason and revelation.
Was Maimonides only a philosopher?
No, Maimonides was also a major legal scholar and physician. He lived in Egypt and served as a physician in the courtly world of the 12th century.
What are Maimonides's Thirteen Principles?
The Thirteen Principles summarize core Jewish beliefs such as God's unity and the coming of the Messiah. They appear in connection with Maimonides's commentary on the Mishnah.
Why does Maimonides use negative theology?
Maimonides argues that positive descriptions can misrepresent God's simplicity and unity. In the Guide, he often says we can more safely state what God is not than what God is.
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