the guide for the perplexed
second edition, revised, third impression, 1919.
a foundational work of medieval jewish philosophy cast as letters to a student. maimonides advances a “negative theology” (speaking of what god is not), reframes prophecy and law as instruments of intellectual formation, and reads creation against arguments for the world’s eternity. this book sparked the long maimonidean controversy and fed later philosophy from aquinas to spinoza.
translated from the arabic by m. friedländer.
new york: e.p. dutton. 5.5 x 8.75 inches. 414 pages. hardcover. bound in maroon textured cloth-covered boards. book condition: lightest toning. mild shelfwear. small stains to boards. very good. no jacket.
from the library of richard perlbinder. Item #1388
Price: $100.00
