The importance of Moses Maimonides to the thought of Judaism

Question 1

Maimonides gravestone quote.

Answer 1

“From Moses to Moses there was none like Moses”

Question 2

What did Maimonides encourage?

Answer 2

• He encouraged Jewish adherents who wished to have a faith based religion
• He encouraged rational thinking and the search for the truth

Question 3

What did Maimonides believe in about Judaism?

Answer 3

• ## Judaism is the concrete behaviour before abstract thoughts

Question 4

What did Maimonides develop in Judaism?

Answer 4

• He developed a understanding for the religious tradition
• Displayed that Judaism is anchored in revelation and can be understood in philosophical and rationalist terms

Question 5

Did Maimonides think religion coincided with science?

Answer 5

• Yes, he though of religion alongside science
• He incorporated religion with the rational understanding of science