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“The corporeal element in man is a large screen and partition that prevents him from perfectly perceiving abstract ideals; this would be the case even if the corporeal element were as pure and superior as the substance of the spheres ; how much more must this be the case with our dark and opaque body. However great the exertion of our mind may be to comprehend the Divine Being or any of the ideals, we find a screen and partition between God and us.”

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The Guide for the Perplexed

The Guide for the Perplexed is a comprehensive work that delves into the complexities of Jewish law and philosophy. Written by the medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides, it is a synthesis of Jewish thought and an attempt to reconcile religious beliefs with reason. The book is divided into three parts, each addressing different aspects of Jewish law and philosophy, and is known for its depth and intellectual rigor. more

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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

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