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Mishne TorahExtensive commentary on the Talmud, composed in the 12th century by Moses Maimonides. Its 14 volumes deal with laws covering such subjects as ethical conduct, civil affairs, torts, marriage and divorce, and gifts to the poor. Maimonides intended the Mishne Torah to combine religious law and philosophy and to serve as a vehicle for teaching rather than merely to prescribe conduct. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Maimonides, in his introduction to Mishneh Torah, seems to hold differently, observing that we are commanded by God through his prophets to hear the Scroll of Esther to "recount the salvation that he wrought for us, and that he was ever near when we cried to him. |
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