Translated and with an Introduction and Notes by Shlomo PinesIntroductory Essay by Leo StraussThis monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influence upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its literal meaning. This edition contains extensive introductions by Shlomo Pines and Leo Strauss, a leading authority on Maimonides. table{border-collapse:collapse}td{background-color:#efefef;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px}th{font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px} Sku: 0226502309 Author: Moses Maimonides Translator: Shlomo Pines Isbn 10: 0226502309 Isbn 13: 9780226502304 Pages: 384 Size: 7.5" x 10" Binding: Paperback Date: 12/15/1974 Imprint: University of Chicago Press