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A Maimonides reader

Moses Maimonides, Isadore Twersky (Editor, Writer of introduction, Writer of added commentary)
Print Book, English, [1972]
Behrman House, New York, [1972]
Early works
xvii, 494 pages 24 cm.
9780874412000, 9780874412062, 0874412005, 0874412064
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Book One: Knowledge. Basic Principles of the Torah
Moral Dispositions and Ethical Conduct
Study of the Torah
Idolatry and the Ordinances of the Heathens
Repentance
Book Two: Adoration. Recitation of the Shema
Prayer
Phylacteries
Mezuzah
Sefer Torah
Blessings
Circumcision
Book Three: Seasons. Sabbath
Repose on the Festivals
The Palm Branch
Sanctification of the New Moon
Fast Days
Reading of the Megillah and Hanukkah
Book Five: Holiness. Forbidden Intercourse
Slaughtering
Book Six: Assevervations. Oaths
Vows
Naziriteship
Valuations and Things Votive
Book Seven: Seeds. Gifts to the Poor
Sabbatical Year and the Jubilee
Book Eight: Service. The Temple
Things Prohibited
Daily Offerings
Trespass
Book Nine: Sacrifices. Festal Offerings
Substitute Offerings
Book Ten: Purity. Uncleanness of Leprosy
Uncleanness of Foodstuffs
Immersion Pools
Book Eleven: Torts. Theft
Robbery and Lost Property
Wounding and Damaging
Murder and Preservation of Life
Book Twelve: Acquisitions. Sales
Original Acquisitions and Gifts
Neighbors
Slaves
Book Thirteen: Judgments. Hiring
Creditor and Debtor
Pleading
Inheritance
Book Fourteen: Judges. Sanhedrin
Evidence
Rebels
Mourning
Kings and Wars