Maimonides And Medieval Jewish Philosophy

by Daniel H. Frank

Moses Maimonides is the towering figure in medieval Jewish philosophy and an important link to subsequent philosophy in Christian Europe. This volume provides an introduction to the thought of Maimonides and to medieval Jewish philosophy as a whole. Spanning some six centuries, from the 10th to the 15th centuries, and written in Muslim and Christian lands, the medieval period in Jewish philosophy is a fascinating crossroads of philosophical speculation, often adapting ancient Greek philosophical categories for purposes of explicating the nature of Judaism and monotheistic religion.

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2000