How Long to Read Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry

How Long Does it Take to Read Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry by Daniel Graupe

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The book begins with a discussion of the Rambam's views on the importance of the study of the mathematical. physical and life sciences. The Rambam considers scientific study to be a search of truth, and, as such, it is a prime and an integral goal of Judaism. He considered that scientific truth cannot be separated from truth. Thus, he greatly inspired his Sephardi brethren and eventually, Jews worldwide, to engage in the sciences.Subsequently, the book briefly describes the evolution of Jewish scientific involvement from Biblical times till the rise of Sephardi scholarship.Following these introductory chapters, the book reviews and evaluates the important contributions of Sephardi scholars to the exact sciences and medicine. Specifically, it considers the works 40 out of many more Sephardi scholars in mathematics, astronomy and medicine. The 40 scholars whose scientific work is recounted, include pre-Rambam Sephardi scholars, such as Ibn Ezra, Yehuda Halevi and Yehuda Ibn Tibbon and post-Rambam scholars, such as Shimon ben Zemach, Levi ben Gershon, Ramban, AlHarizi and Zacuto, who were at the same time important rabbinical leadersThis Sephardi scientific activity spans the Dark Ages of Europe, which were the Golden Age of Sephardi Jewry that ended with the 1492 Jewish exile from Spain.

How long is Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry?

Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry by Daniel Graupe is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry aloud.

What Reading Level is Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry?

Maimonides and Science in Sephardi Jewry is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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