Nahmanides
September 22, 2020 Moshe Halbertal
This book offers a systematic account of the thought of Rabbi Moses b. Nahman (Nahmanides, 1194–1270), a thirteenth-century Talmudic scholar, biblical interpreter, and kabbalist. It examines his conception of halakhah and his views on God, history, revelation, and the reasons for the commandments. The author explores the relationship between Nahmanides's kabbalistic mysticism and his legal and exoteric thinking, portraying him as a complex and transformative figure. The work highlights his esoteric Torah commentary, termed "By Way of Truth," and argues that his mystical and legal dimensions are intertwined.