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Principles of Faith (Rosh Amanah)
English, Hebrew (translation)
271 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1504
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July 6, 2022
Rough structure:
•Lays out Maimonides' 13 Principles of Faith
•Brings 28 objections to them, 8 of which are his own
•Proves 9 propositions he will use later
•Attempts to solve all 28 objections
•Concludes with his opinion on the matter (that there aren't any fundamental principles in Judaism).
This is definitely worth going through. Although there may be parts where you can disagree with his reasoning, Abravanel truly embodies intellectual integrity in this book, trying his best to defend a position he fundamentally disagrees with.
•Lays out Maimonides' 13 Principles of Faith
•Brings 28 objections to them, 8 of which are his own
•Proves 9 propositions he will use later
•Attempts to solve all 28 objections
•Concludes with his opinion on the matter (that there aren't any fundamental principles in Judaism).
This is definitely worth going through. Although there may be parts where you can disagree with his reasoning, Abravanel truly embodies intellectual integrity in this book, trying his best to defend a position he fundamentally disagrees with.
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