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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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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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Titre
Problems and Parables of Law
Sous-titre
Maimonides and Nahmanides on Reasons for the Commandments (Ta'amei Ha-Mitzvot)
Langue
Anglais
Format
souple
Pages
222
ISBN10
0791438244
ISBN13
9780791438244
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Description
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.