Maimonides by Alberto Manguel
An exploration of Maimonides, the medieval philosopher, physician, and religious thinker, author of The Guide of the Perplexed, from one of the worlds foremost bibliophiles
“Manguel is not only a learned scholar, however, but also a gifted writer, and he has produced an elegant and accessible book. . an eloquent little volume.”—Steven Nadler, Times Literary Supplement
“If you want to watch a formidable writer and scholar with the world’s literature at his fingertips, creatively taking on medieval Judaism’s greatest mind, you will have a lot of fun.”—Carlos Fraenkel, Literary Review
“In our confusing time, when rationality is fighting for its deserved place, Alberto Manguel’s brilliant book offers a historical and analytical premise for searching for the deserved place in the spiritual confrontation with the sacred.”—Norman Manea, author of The Fifth Impossibility: Essays on Exile and Language
“If you want to watch a formidable writer and scholar with the world’s literature at his fingertips, creatively taking on medieval Judaism’s greatest mind, you will have a lot of fun.”—Carlos Fraenkel, Literary Review
“In our confusing time, when rationality is fighting for its deserved place, Alberto Manguel’s brilliant book offers a historical and analytical premise for searching for the deserved place in the spiritual confrontation with the sacred.”—Norman Manea, author of The Fifth Impossibility: Essays on Exile and Language
Alberto Manguel is an internationally acclaimed reader, writer, and interpreter of a broad array of texts. From 2015 to 2018 he was the director of the National Library of Argentina. His books include The Library at Night and Fabulous Monsters. He lives in Lisbon.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300217896 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300217897 |
| Title | Maimonides |
| Author | Alberto Manguel |
| Series | Jewish Lives |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2023-05-06 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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