I’ve heard you mention in several of your lectures that a Baal Teshuva should avoid reading Rambam’s ‘Guide for the Perplexed’. Many in my community call themselves ‘rationalist orthodox Jews’ and cite Rambam for holding their positions. What was the criticism from other Rabbinical figures (in the time period of Rambam) on this work? Is it linked to Aristotles letter to Alexander admitting that he was wrong on Philosophy? Thank you!

Asked on August 25, 2020