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The Guide for the Perplexed

Maimonidesc. 1190

A major medieval work on biblical language, metaphysics, prophecy, providence, law, and the limits of human knowledge.

Work
The Guide for the Perplexed
Author
Maimonides
Date
c. 1190
Record type
Philosophy
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