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Maimonides (Rambam)

The Philosopher

Jewish Halakhic codification, philosophy, medicine, the Thirteen Principles of Faith 1138–1204 CE; medieval Islamic world (al-Andalus, North Africa, Egypt) Córdoba (Spain); Fez (Morocco); Alexandria and Fustat (Egypt)
Portrait of Maimonides (Rambam)
Portrait of Maimonides (Rambam)
Rank Rishon / Codifier / Aristotelian theologian / Court physician
Domain Halakhic codification, philosophy, medicine, the Thirteen Principles of Faith
Period 1138–1204 CE; medieval Islamic world (al-Andalus, North Africa, Egypt)
Alignment Holy / Rabbinic
Power LEGENDARY 82

Attributes

ATK
30
DEF
85
SPR
92
SPD
65
INT
100
CHA
99
WIS
99
END
84

Combat Profile

ATK DEF SPR SPD INT CHA WIS END
Special Move

Thirteen Pillars of Faith

codifies divine law into immutable logical principles that illuminate the path of righteousness for all generations

Passive

Reconciliation of Reason and Revelation

seamlessly integrates Aristotelian philosophy with Torah, allowing divine wisdom and mortal intellect to coexist without contradiction

Weakness

His rationalism scandalized traditionalists; *Guide for the Perplexed* was burned in some communities

“From Moses [the prophet] to Moses [Maimonides], there was none like Moses.” — medieval epitaph

The Rambam (Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon; 1138-1204) is the most influential Jewish philosopher and codifier of the medieval period. His rationalist program — God known through reason and study, Torah harmonious with science, miracles minimized — shapes Modern Orthodoxy and large parts of Conservative Judaism to this day. Reform Judaism’s ethical monotheism descends from the same intellectual line (Guide for the Perplexed). Born in Cordoba, fled Almohad persecution, settled in Fustat (old Cairo).

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Primary Source

*Mishneh Torah*; *Guide for the Perplexed*; *Commentary on the Mishnah*

1138–1204 CE; medieval Islamic world (al-Andalus, North Africa, Egypt) — See in timeline
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