Maimonides
noun
Moses ben MaimonRaMBaM, 1135–1204, Jewish scholastic philosopher and rabbi, born in Spain: one of the major theologians of Judaism.
Maimonidean
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a word derived from
Maimonides.
Example Sentences
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Could it possibly pleasure him as much even to fulfil his early Maimonidean ideal—the attainment of Perfection?
From Dreamers of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill
With this important deviation there is not much in this part of the Maimonidean discussion which is not already contained, though less completely, in the "Emunah Ramah" of Abraham Ibn Daud.
From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Isaac Husik
As to the relations of reason and belief or authority, Levi ben Gerson shares in the optimism of the Maimonidean school and the philosophic middle age generally, that there is no opposition between them.
From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Isaac Husik
Albertus Magnus was still more diligent in his adoption of Maimonidean views, or in taking account of them, where he is opposed to their adoption.
From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Isaac Husik
