Maimonides
Moses ben Maimon; "RaMBaM", 1135–1204, Jewish scholastic philosopher and rabbi, born in Spain: one of the major theologians of Judaism.
Other words from Maimonides
- Mai·mon·i·de·an, adjective, noun
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Maimonides fled from Spain to Cairo, in Egypt, from fanaticism and persecution.
Maimonides died at the age of seventy years, and his remains were interred at Cairo, Egypt.
The monarch considered Maimonides so much superior to the others that he made for him a special position.
Maimonides simplified the Talmudical rules and traditions, making them clear to the comprehension of all.
The king was grieved and surprised, and Maimonides, struck dumb with amazement, was unable to say a word.
British Dictionary definitions for Maimonides
/ (maɪˈmɒnɪˌdiːz) /
also called Rabbi Moses ben Maimon. 1135–1204, Jewish philosopher, physician, and jurist, born in Spain. He codified Jewish law in Mishneh Torah (1180)
Derived forms of Maimonides
- Maimonidean, adjective, noun
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