This groundbreaking book was among the most important of those that analyzed the teachings of Maimonides, represented by his many published works, as a unified whole, thus bringing about a renaissance in the study of this seminal scholar. The author states, in his original introduction, that "the spirit which animated [Maimonides'] mind and pervades his writings is as much needed now as ever before." Academic Studies Press is proud to make this important work once again available in printed form.