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Sunday, August 19 • 9:00am - 10:00am
A Guide to the Guide (for the Perplexed)

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Location: MR

Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed is itself a perplexing work. In this session, we'll try to unlock its secrets, looking at its philosophy of language, its proofs for God's existence, and its rationalisation of commandments. How relevant is this book today for our lives as Jews in search of God? (TN)

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Samuel Lebens

Samuel Lebens holds a PhD in metaphysics and logic from the University of London, and has spent 5 years learning in yeshivot. He is a modern-orthodox educator, philosopher, political commentator and playwright. Originally from the UK, he now lives in Israel.


Sunday August 19, 2012 9:00am - 10:00am NZST
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