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Maimonides (Rambam)
Cordoba, Almoravid Empire
Archival Overview
Jewish philosopher, jurist, and physician universally revered as the Rambam, who reconciled Aristotelian philosophy with biblical revelation in The Guide for the Perplexed and codified Jewish law in the Mishneh Torah.
Biographical Record
Born in Muslim Cordoba, Moses ben Maimon (1138–1204) fled Almohad persecution, living in Fez and Palestine before settling in Fustat (Cairo), where he became the Nagid (leader) of the Egyptian Jewish community and personal physician to Saladin's court.
In 'The Guide for the Perplexed' (written in Judeo-Arabic as 'Dalalat al-Ha'irin'), Maimonides used Aristotelian logic to resolve contradictions between biblical anthropomorphism and philosophical reason, establishing negative theology (apophatic theology). His 'Mishneh Torah' remains the supreme code of halakha in Jewish history.
Key Life Milestones
Completion of Mishneh Torah
Completed the monumental 14-volume codification of Jewish law without precedent in rabbinic literature.
The Guide for the Perplexed
Published his philosophical masterpiece harmonizing Aristotelian science with biblical revelation.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialTiberias, Israel