Guiding the Perplexed

SAUL J WEINREB

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Join us as we study the monumental work of Maimonides, The Guide of the Perplexed. Let Maimonides speak to us in a language that we can understand, about issues that continue to perplex us in the 21st century. Learn how to approach those difficult times when what we believe seems to conflict with what the Holy writings say.

12/20/2021

Introduction Part 6 - Why is Genesis Written Obscurely?

Maimonides explains that Bereishit - Genesis - had to be written in obscure and non literal manner. This is so the simple people can understand it at their level, while the more intelligent people can understand it deeper. But to reveal all of scientific knowledge would have been impossible for people to comprehend.

10 min
12/19/2021

Introduction Part 5 - Speaking in Parables

Maimonides describes the difficulty of conveying spiritual truths and teaching them to others. He describes how the Sages used parables and riddles on order to describe their ideas.

10 min
12/13/2021

Introduction Part 4 - Flashes of Light

Maimonides describes how no one ever knows the entire truth, there is always more to learn. Some of us see truth and wisdom more clearly and more often then others. Some are always groping in darkness as they never humble themselves to seek the truth.

12 min
12/12/2021

Introduction Part 3 - Not Giving You All the Answers

Maimonides describes his writing plan for this book. I am nit going to answer all your questions, but I will give you what you need to delve deeper at your level.

11 min
12/12/2021

Introduction Part 2 - Interpreting the Torah in a Non-Literal Manner

The Rambam discusses the second reason for writing this book. That sometimes when people read verses literally they can be perplexed by its' meaning, so they need to understand that sometimes it is meant as a parable.

5 min
12/10/2021

Introduction Part 1 - Cognitive Dissonance

Maimonides describes the struggle of an educated and religious person who believes in the Torah but can't resolve the conflicts that arise when the Torah seems to make statements that conflict with his/her intellect.

12 min
12/09/2021

The Letter to Rabbi Yosef

Maimonides writes a letter to his student Rabbi Yosef to whom this book is addressed. Maimonides describes his relationship with Rabbi Yosef, and why he decided to write this book for him.

15 min
12/08/2021

Guiding the Perplexed Introduction

A brief introduction of my new podcast. I will do my best to read the text of Maimonides in a clear language understandable to modern English speakers. The ideas of Maimonides are profoundly relevant to anyone interested in religion and spirituality in the modern world. His teachings about how to deal with issues that confuse us can help every one of us as we try to navigate these perplexing contradictions.

11 min

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Join us as we study the monumental work of Maimonides, The Guide of the Perplexed. Let Maimonides speak to us in a language that we can understand, about issues that continue to perplex us in the 21st century. Learn how to approach those difficult times when what we believe seems to conflict with what the Holy writings say.

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Guiding the Perplexed

Guiding the Perplexed

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Introduction Part 6 - Why is Genesis Written Obscurely?

Introduction Part 5 - Speaking in Parables

Introduction Part 4 - Flashes of Light

Introduction Part 3 - Not Giving You All the Answers

Introduction Part 2 - Interpreting the Torah in a Non-Literal Manner

Introduction Part 1 - Cognitive Dissonance

The Letter to Rabbi Yosef

Guiding the Perplexed Introduction

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