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Problems and Parables of Law

Maimonides and Nahmanides on Reasons for the Commandments (Ta'amei Ha-Mitzvot)

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  • 222pagine
  • 8 ore di lettura

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The analysis delves into Maimonides' innovative reinterpretation of the huqqim, commandments traditionally viewed as lacking reason, and his multi-leveled method of interpreting texts. These approaches significantly influenced Nahmanides, who adapted Maimonides' frameworks to convey contrasting ideas. This exploration reveals a nuanced relationship between Maimonides and Nahmanides, challenging the simplistic view of their opposition as a clash between rationalism and mysticism in medieval Judaism.

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Problems and Parables of Law, Josef Stern

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1998
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Titolo
Problems and Parables of Law
Sottotitolo
Maimonides and Nahmanides on Reasons for the Commandments (Ta'amei Ha-Mitzvot)
Lingua
Inglese
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
222
ISBN10
0791438244
ISBN13
9780791438244
Serie
Descrizione
The analysis delves into Maimonides' innovative reinterpretation of the huqqim, commandments traditionally viewed as lacking reason, and his multi-leveled method of interpreting texts. These approaches significantly influenced Nahmanides, who adapted Maimonides' frameworks to convey contrasting ideas. This exploration reveals a nuanced relationship between Maimonides and Nahmanides, challenging the simplistic view of their opposition as a clash between rationalism and mysticism in medieval Judaism.