Maimonides Flashcards
1
Q
God’s existence
A
importance of the existence of a single and eternal god
believed in god’s existence through philosophical reasoning rather than faith
2
Q
Negative theology
A
human language and concepts fall short in defining God’s true essence
3
Q
Divine law and providence
A
source of divine law, guiding human conduct through the Torah
God’s providence extends over all creation, guiding and sustaining it
4
Q
Ultimate Goal
A
ultimate goal for humans is to attain knowledge and understanding of god
advocated of ethical living in line with God’s commandments to achieve spiritual perfection
