the life and writings of the Jewish sage Maimonides, Moses 1135-1204 creator Hoffman, Edward 1951- editor text xxu Boston Trumpeter Books 2008 1st ed. monographic eng

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xiv, 172 p. : maps ; 22 cm. 1: Maimonides: a concise biography -- 2: Selected writings -- Understanding human personality -- On becoming a sage -- All learning is sacred -- Spiritual awakening and prophecy -- Social relations and leadership -- The way of health and longevity -- Foundations of Judaism -- 3: Visionary tales -- Introduction to the visionary tales of Maimonides -- The lost child -- A well-balanced diet -- The unnecessary exorcism -- A cure for depression -- Healing through tears -- The deceitful patient -- Surgery without a scalpel -- The less said the better -- A remedy for poverty -- Sustaining peace -- The comforted guest. Edward Hoffman (editor) Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-172). Maimonides, Moses, 1135-1204- Anecdotes Judaism Works to 1900 BM545 .A2513 2008 9781590305171 (pbk.: alk. paper) 1590305175 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2007041843 Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0809/2007041843-d.html Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0809/2007041843-d.html 150903 20150903132239.0