The Guide of the Perplexed, Volume I

The book is in good condition with a dust jacket that shows minor edge wear and slight discoloration. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean and unmarked. The cover design by Andor Braun adds to the aesthetic appeal of this scholarly edition. There are no inscriptions or library markings, ensuring its value as a collectible item.

"The Guide of the Perplexed, Volume I" by Moses Maimonides is a seminal work in Jewish philosophy, published by The University of Chicago Press in 1963. This clothbound edition, translated with an introduction and notes by Shlomo Pines and featuring an introductory essay by Leo Strauss, offers profound insights into medieval philosophy and theology. Maimonides, a preeminent Jewish philosopher, addresses complex theological and philosophical questions, making this work a cornerstone of Jewish scholarly thought. This specific edition, marked as a first edition, is designed by Andor Braun and published with the aid of the Bollingen Foundation. The book is out of print, adding to its scarcity and appeal among collectors and scholars. The volume is in good condition, with a dust jacket showing minor edge wear and slight discoloration, but remains intact and protective.