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Moses Maimonides

Moses Maimonides

1 9.5
A Jewish philosopher and scholar from the Middle Ages who wrote important books about Jewish law and religion
  • proper noun
: Moisés Maimónides
  • Many scholars regard Moses Maimonides as one of the most influential Jewish philosophers of all time.

Examples

  • In his writings, Moses Maimonides sought to reconcile faith with reason and philosophy.

  • The works of Moses Maimonides continue to be studied in universities and religious institutions around the world.

  • The works of Moses Maimonides are still studied today.

  • Did Moses Maimonides write the 'Guide for the Perplexed'?

  • In his writings, Moses Maimonides sought to reconcile faith with reason and philosophy.

  • Many scholars regard Moses Maimonides as one of the most influential Jewish philosophers of all time.

  • The works of Moses Maimonides continue to be studied in universities and religious institutions around the world.

Synonyms

Maimonides
vsMoses Maimonides
2 9.9

A Jewish thinker, rabbi, and doctor from Spain who wrote an important book of Jewish law

focuses on philosophical leadership and law codification rather than medical role
Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon
vsMoses Maimonides
9.9

A Jewish scholar from Spain in the Middle Ages who wrote about Jewish law and God

is the general historical description without the religious title

Surface Forms

Moses Maimonides main

Morphology

Moses + Maimonides

This item is a proper name (a person's full name) whose meaning is referential rather than compositional; the biographical sense ('medieval Spanish philosopher and Jewish scholar') cannot be derived from the literal meanings of 'Moses' and 'Maimonides'. Even if a learner recognises both parts as names, combining them does not transparently yield the historical/biographical information, so the expression is not predictable from its constituents.

Etymology

Moses Maimonides was a Jewish scholar and doctor from the 1100s who wrote clear, important books that explained Jewish law and tried to bring faith and reason together. That's why his name now stands for a 'very important Jewish thinker'.