Two Lectures On The Life And Writings Of Maimonides

""Two Lectures on the Life and Writings of Maimonides"" is a book written by Abraham Benisch and published in 1847. The book contains two lectures that were delivered at the Jews' and General Literary and Scientific Institution in London. The lectures are focused on the life and writings of Moses Maimonides, a Jewish philosopher, theologian, and physician who lived in the 12th century. The first lecture covers Maimonides' life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a physician. The second lecture focuses on Maimonides' writings, including his commentary on the Mishnah, his philosophical works, and his famous ""Guide for the Perplexed."" Benisch provides an overview of Maimonides' ideas and their influence on Jewish thought and philosophy. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish history, philosophy, and theology, as well as the life and works of Moses Maimonides.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.