“Just as a person is commanded to honor and revere his father, so he is under an obligation to honor and revere his teacher, even to a greater extent than his father; for his father gave him life in this world, while his teacher instructs him in wisdom, secures for him life in the world to come.”
This reader includes a selection of Maimonides' writings, covering a range of topics including ethics, law, and metaphysics, providing a comprehensive overview of his intellectual contributions and their enduring influence on Jewish thought and beyond. more
Maimonides, born on March 30, 1135 and died on December 12, 1204, was a Jewish philosopher, physician, and legal scholar. He is renowned for his contributions to philosophy, medicine, and Jewish law. more
“There are people who believe everything is sane and sensible that is done with a solemn face.”