The Limits of Orthodox Theology: Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles Reappraised
The Limits of Orthodox Theology: Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles Reappraised
It is commonly asserted that Maimonides’ famous Thirteen Principles are the last word in Orthodox Jewish theology. This is a very popular notion, and is often repeated by scholars from all camps in Judaism. Yet such a position ignores the long history of Jewish theology in which Maimonides’ principles have been subject to great dispute. Now available in paperback, this book begins with a discussion of the significance of the principles and illustrates how they assumed such a central place in traditional Judaism. Each of the principles is then considered in turn – the reasons underlying Maimonides’ formulation are expounded and the disputes that have arisen concerning them are discussed in detail. The authoritative analysis makes it quite cl
The Limits of Orthodox Theology: Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles Reappraised
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