A seven-week course on the theological concepts every Jew should know
R. Moshe ben Maimon (Maimonides) was a controversial thinker both during his own lifetime and for years after his death in 1204.
The Guide for the Perplexed and the first book of the Mishneh Torah were condemned as heresy by the leading rabbis of France. Indeed, this directly led to copies of both books being burnt by the Dominican-led French Inquisition in 1232. Simon Cooper will lead you through key ideas in the opening section of the Mishneh Torah, entitled Yesodei Hatorah (Foundations of Torah).
Simon Cooper recently submitted his PhD thesis on Jewish Covenantal Theology in the Dept. of Theology & Religious Studies at King’s College, London. He lectures all over the Jewish community on contemporary Jewish thought, and on medieval and modern Jewish philosophy. Simon is editorial assistant of the Journal of Jewish Studies and leads Jewish educational tours to Israel and Europe.
8pm to 9:30pm
Seven Wednesday evenings
21 April to 16 June
(no classes 19 May and 2 June)
Course fee: £75 |
