Mishnah Torah
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The Mishneh Torah is a comprehensive code of Jewish law written by Maimonides (Rambam) in the 12th century.
It covers a wide range of topics, including Jewish theology, ethics, ritual practices, and civil law.
Maimonides aimed to create a clear and accessible summary of Jewish law that would be useful for both scholars and laypeople.
The Mishneh Torah is divided into fourteen books, each dealing with a specific area of Jewish law.
The code is known for its systematic organization, clear language, and rational approach to Jewish law.
It covers a wide range of topics, including Jewish theology, ethics, ritual practices, and civil law.
Maimonides aimed to create a clear and accessible summary of Jewish law that would be useful for both scholars and laypeople.
The Mishneh Torah is divided into fourteen books, each dealing with a specific area of Jewish law.
The code is known for its systematic organization, clear language, and rational approach to Jewish law.
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Referenced as the source for Rambam's (Maimonides) experiences with false messiahs, and Rambam's view on the permissibility of predicting when the Messiah will arrive.
Shabtai Tzvi: Messianism in Judaism-Part 1
