Contribution of Moses Maimonides to the development of Judaism

Question 1

Importance of Maimonides texts?

Answer 1

• Allowed for the continuation of Judaism during periods of oppression
• Simplification of sacred texts guided adherents on the important aspects of Jewish law

Question 2

How did Maimonides helped Judaism adapt to the changing world?

Answer 2

• Maimonides contribution allowed Judaism to evolve as a living dynamic religion
• His contribution through texts such as the ‘Sefer Hamitzvot’ ensured Jewish law could be continuously studied through generations
• Example: through ‘Daily Rambam’, where the Maimonides Mishnah Torah has inspired current adherents in developing a method study the Torah.