Table of Contents What is it? Context Purpose Audience Contents Book One (Moreh Nevukhim) Book 2 Book III Impact Moses Maimonides Series What is it? Guide for the Perplexed was an attempt to reconcile secular theology and Jewish moral law (Halachah) Context Maimonides was raised learning Jewish ethics, as well secular (non-religious) philosophy and theology In the 12th century, secular theology was based on the teachings of Aristotle Some Greek guy, he’s not important