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This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influence upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its literal meaning. This edition contains extensive introductions by Shlomo Pines and Leo Strauss, a leading authority on Maimonides.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Guide of the Perplexed, Vol. 1'? A: The book explores the experiences of Welsh immigrants in southern Ohio, detailing their community-building efforts and involvement in local industrialization through Welsh-owned charcoal iron companies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'The Guide of the Perplexed, Vol. 1' is authored by Moses Maimonides.
- Q: When was 'The Guide of the Perplexed, Vol. 1' published? A: The book was published on December 15, 1974.
- Q: What is the page count for this book? A: 'The Guide of the Perplexed, Vol. 1' contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Guide of the Perplexed, Vol. 1' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book places the experiences of southern Ohio's Welsh immigrants within the broader framework of Welsh immigration from 1795 to 1850.
- Q: Are there personal histories included in the book? A: Yes, the author reconstructs the personal histories of over 1,700 immigrants using various sources, such as obituaries and community histories.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Guide of the Perplexed, Vol. 1'? A: Key themes include community-building, industrialization, and the moral dilemmas faced by immigrants as they adapted to life in the United States.
- Q: Is this book suitable for historians and researchers? A: Yes, 'The Guide of the Perplexed, Vol. 1' is suitable for historical geographers, American economic historians, and historians of religion.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.