The Rambam is well known for rejecting astrology; when, then, does he include a discussion of the twelve astrological constellations in his scientific description of the universe?

The Rambam is well known for rejecting astrology; when, then, does he include a discussion of the twelve astrological constellations in his scientific description of the universe?

The Maimonides Minute continues its investigation of Maaseh Bereshit, the Rambam's understanding of the structure of the universe. Today we discuss the composition of the heavenly spheres, and the existence of comets that seem to undermine the Aristotelian view of astronomy.

The Maimonides Minute continues its investigation of Maaseh Bereshit, the Rambam's understanding of the structure of the universe. Today we discuss the composition of the heavenly spheres, and the existence of comets that seem to undermine the Aristotelian view of astronomy.

This is the first of a series of shiurim on Maaseh Bereshit, or the Rambam's understanding of the physical makeup of the universe. The Rambam uses the Aristotelian science prevalent in his day; is this perception of physics, entirely discredited scientifically, anything more than an historical curiosity? Rabbi Scott Kahn explains that there is a crucial lesson that may be learned by studying the Rambam's approach to the universe.

This is the first of a series of shiurim on Maaseh Bereshit, or the Rambam's understanding of the physical makeup of the universe. The Rambam uses the Aristotelian science prevalent in his day; is this perception of physics, entirely discredited scientifically, anything more than an historical curiosity? Rabbi Scott Kahn explains that there is a crucial lesson that may be learned by studying the Rambam's approach to the universe.

The greatest secrets of Judaism are called "Maaseh Merkava" - "Works of the Chariot." The Rambam defines that term, and delineates who is given access to these secrets, and from whom they must be hidden.

The greatest secrets of Judaism are called "Maaseh Merkava" - "Works of the Chariot." The Rambam defines that term, and delineates who is given access to these secrets, and from whom they must be hidden.

Is there anything we can say about G-d's knowledge? How is His knowledge fundamentally different from the knowledge of human beings or angels?

Is there anything we can say about G-d's knowledge? How is His knowledge fundamentally different from the knowledge of human beings or angels?