موسى بن ميمون وأثره في الخطاب الديني اليهودي من خلال كتابه "دلالة الحائرين": دراسة تحليلية

Eman Ali Mohammed  Al-Gananeem; Mohammed Khaled Mostafa  Al-Momani

doi:10.35516/law.v51i2.4233

Authors

Eman Ali Mohammed Al-Gananeem Department of Basic Sciences, Salt College for Humanities, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6370-0886
Mohammed Khaled Mostafa Al-Momani Department of Basic Sciences, Salt College for Humanities, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9069-0010

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/law.v51i2.4233

Keywords:

Religions, philosophy, history, Jews, Maimonides, Islamic theology

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to shed light on the most important philosophers of Judaism, and the extent of the impact of Islamic civilization on the thought of Jewish religious discourse among them, by standing on the impact of the philosopher Maimonides on Jewish beliefs. The study delves into the topics of the prophethood, divine auditions, and their impact on Jewish theology concerning natural phenomena.

Methods: The study involves tracing the life of Maimonides, who lived during the medieval period, and examining his book "Guide for the Perplexed." It serves as evidence of his approach that reconciles between scripture and reason in matters related to monotheism, prophethood, divine auditions, and natural phenomena.

Results: The study found that Maimonides was a Jewish philosopher who did not convert to Islam, but he was influenced by Islamic civilization, evident in his book. In the book, he reaffirmed the belief of monotheism, distancing God from corporeality and similarity. He also emphasized the status and role of prophets in the Torah. Moreover, Maimonides believed that all natural phenomena serve a purpose instilled by its Creator to achieve certain ends, whether humans comprehend them or not.

Conclusion: Maimonides’ work contributed to the renewal of Jewish religious thought through his ideas presented in the book "Guide for the Perplexed." The study recommends further exploration of specific topics and analyses from his book, such as issues of preexistence and creation of the world, divine attributes, and other matters.

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