The Guide for the Perplexed (Hebrew translit. Moreh Nevuchim) is one of the major works of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, better known as Maimonides or "the Rambam". It was written in the 12th Century in the form of a three-volume letter to his student, Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, the son of Rabbi Judah, and is the main source of the Rambam's philosophical views, as opposed to his opinions on Jewish law. Since many of the philosophical concepts, such as his view of theodicy and the relations...

In "Outlines of Jewish History from B.C. 586 to C.E. 1885," Katie Lady Magnus masterfully chronicles the expansive narrative of Jewish history over nearly twenty-five centuries. Through her meticulous research, she blends analytical rigor with accessible prose, capturing the socio-political intricacies and cultural developments that shaped the Jewish diaspora. The text is structured chronologically, offering a panoramic view of significant historical events while simultaneously delving int...

In "Outlines of Jewish History from B.C. 586 to C.E. 1885," Lady Katie Magnus meticulously chronicles the rich and tumultuous history of the Jewish people across nearly two and a half millennia. Her scholarly approach intertwines narrative history with a comprehensive analysis of social, political, and religious dynamics, encapsulating pivotal events that shaped Jewish identity. The book is encased in a clear, accessible style, emphasizing both specificity in historical detail and an overa...

According to Wikipedia, ""The Guide for the Perplexed is one of the major works of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, better known as Maimonides or "the Rambam". It was written in the 12th century in the form of a three-volume letter to his student, Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, the son of Rabbi Judah, and is the main source of the Rambam's philosophical views, as opposed to his opinions on Jewish law... Moses Maimonides (March 30, 1135 Cordoba, Spain ? December 13, 1204 Fostat, Egypt), was a rabb...

"The Guide for the Perplexed (Hebrew: Moreh Nevukhim) is one of the major works of Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, better known as Maimonides or "the Rambam". It was written in the 12th century in the form of a three-volume letter to his student, Rabbi Joseph ben Judah of Ceuta, the son of Rabbi Judah, and is the main source of the Rambam's philosophical views...Mosheh ben Maimon, (Arabic: Musa ibn Maymun), acronymed RaMBaM ("Rabbeinu Mosheh Ben Maimon" – "Our...

It is the object of this work "to afford a guide for the perplexed," i.e. "to thinkers whose studies have brought them into collision with religion" (p. 9), "who have studied philosophy and have acquired sound knowledge, and who, while firm in religious matters, are perplexed and bewildered on account of the ambiguous and figurative expressions employed in the holy writings" (p. 5). Joseph, the son of Jehudah Ibn Aknin, a disciple of Maimonides, is addressed by his teacher as an example of...

Medieval collections of Jewish biblical lore and legend. From Volume 4 of The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East. This volulme includes the Tanhuma Midrash, poems of Judah Halevi, the Book Cusari, Commentaries of Rabbi Ben Ezra, Advice of Maimonides, and The Travels of Benjamin of Tudela.

The Talmud, from the 1903 and 1918 editions of the translation by Michael Rodkinson, all 20 volumes. The introduction, by Gustav Karpeles, is from the book "Jewish Literature and Other Essays". This edition is intended for modern readers. It consists of of twenty volumes, translated and edited by Michael Rodkinson and then revised and corrected by Dr Isaac M. Wise, founder of the Reform Jewish movement and President of the Hebrew Union College. The introduction, by Gustav Karpeles, is from...

This file includes: Angelic Wisdom about Divine Providence, Angelic Wisdom Concerning the Divine Love and the Divine Wisdom, The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugal Love, Earths in Our Solar System Which Are Called Planets, Heaven and Its Wonders and Hell from things Heard and Seen, Spiritual Life and the Word of God. According to Wikipedia: "Emanuel Swedenborg (February 8, 1688[1]–March 29, 1772) was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, Christian mystic, and theologian. Swedenborg had ...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book. This book features the table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

This is an electronic edition of the complete book. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. TABLE OF CONTENTS:Torah - The LawBereshit - GenesisShemot - ExodusVaYikra - LeviticusBaMidbar - NumbersDevarim - DeuteronomyNeviim - Th...

This file includes 11 books: Medieval Hebrew (featuring The Midrash and medieval collections of Jewish biblical lore and legend), Hebraic Literature (translations from the Talmud, Midrashim, and KabbalaTales and Maxims from the Midrash by Samuel Rapaport, The Sayings of the Jewish Fathers (Pirke Abot), Kitab al Khazari by Judah Hallevi, the Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg, Philo-Judaeus of alexandria by Norman Bentwich, The guide for the Perplexed by Moses Maimonides, The Ethics by B...