Maimonides vs. Abarbanel on the necessary Propaedeutics for Prophecy

Maimonides vs. Abarbanel on the necessary Propaedeutics for Prophecy

May 28, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the differing views of Maimonides and Abarbanel on the purpose of Propaedeutics in relation to prophecy.

Is the course of Propaedeutics for the purpose of intellectual comprehension? Or is it to elicit the proper emotional response?

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