‘[The articles] remain very instructive both in terms of their contents and methodology. Indeed, they introduce many basic issues in Maimonides’ philosophy and law . . . an indispensable tool for the study of Maimonides, for it sets forth not only contents and analysis, but also methods of inquiry.’ - Binyamin Abrahamov, Jerusalem Studies in Arabic and Islam ‘Fine introduction . . . A rich portrait of Maimonides’ thought emerges in these pages.’

- Fred Morgan, Jewish Book News & Reviews ‘The papers . . . represent a variety of viewpoints, and all merit careful study . . . a pleasure to read . . . the volume is a welcome addition to the growing number of books on the most important of medieval Jewish thinkers.’

- Alexander Broadie, Jewish Quarterly ‘For many years to come it is likely to remain a major reference volume for students of Maimonides.’

- Sarah Stroumsa, Jewish Quarterly Review ‘Kraemer’s book was first published in hardback in 1991, and has since then been much consulted, since it is surely one of the best surveys both of Maimonides and of his historical context . . . an important contribution.’

{::}- Oliver Leaman{::}, Le'ela ‘These studies, however disparate, provide us with convincing evidence of the continuing importance of Maimonides’s philosophy. They make clear that no set of studies ever exhausts all that a major thinker of this eminence offers serious students of his work.’ - Marvin Fox, Times Literary Supplement ‘It is very apposite to have it now in paperback: less expensive, it will allow students to possess a volume that will acquaint them with high standards of scholarship, showing at the same time that although so much has been said and written about Maimonides, it is still possible to come up with new and interesting insights into his life and works, which continue to be interpreted very differently by different scholars.’ - Gad Freudenthal{::}, Journal of Religious History