Maimonides

A prominent Jewish philosopher is Maimonides. In Cordoba, Spain in 1135, he was born. He was not only a philosopher but also a scholar and a doctor. When he was very young, he became interested in science and philosophy. It was considered that he adhered to the Ganoic tradition, which many people at the time disapproved of since they thought Muslim law was more significant.

Jewish thought was greatly influenced by Maimonides. His opinions and publications from the past play a crucial part in the development of Jewish theoretical thought. In the Middle Ages, Maimonides, one of the earliest marshals of Jewish law, compiled the regulations for the Jewish people into one volume, The Mishneh Torah. In this work, he combined important Jewish scriptures with thirteen religious tenets.

He published several works that were reflections of his character and philosophy. In addition to his leadership abilities, Maimonides is thought to have been chosen as the leader of the Egyptian Jews because of his sympathy for his people. His leadership in the Jewish community was validated by his brilliance, which was displayed in his writings, together with his deep humanity. After his younger brother, a merchant passed away, Maimonides continued his education to become a doctor. His parents had left their money to him. He knew a great deal about Greek medicine. On December 13, 1204, Maimonides passed away in Fustat, Egypt.

Born in: 1135