Chapter 17 Flashcards
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Who was Maimonides? [in 20 words or less, create your own summary]
A
the Spanish jew known as the rambam, wrote the Mishna Torah, set in order the Jewish tradition by the critical standards of western intelligence, basically summed up the laws in clear words…
2
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What does the term Rambam mean?
A
rabbi moses ben maimon
3
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What was the major literary work of Maimonides?
A
Mishna Torah (law review)
4
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What is the Shulkhan Aruch? [in 20 words or less, create your own summary]
A
the Ready Table, this commentary made by Joseph Caro, defends Maimonides from the barbs of his enemies, an extract from the house of Joseph. Is the backbone of all rabbinic training, constitutes present-day Jewish law
5
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Who produced this work?
A
Joseph Caro
