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Political Principles in Maimonides’ Halakhic Thought / Jacob Blidstein. Expanded Second Edition, Bar-Ilan University Press, Ramat Gan, 2001. Hardcover with dust jacket, with author’s dedication, 320 pages. - A groundbreaking study of the political foundations of Maimonides’ halakhic writings. Blidstein analyzes key topics such as authority, governance, justice, ethics, and war, shedding new light on Maimonides’ vision of the ideal state and political leadership. Engaging with contemporary political philosophy, this scholarly work bridges medieval halakhic texts and modern political theory. This expanded edition, inscribed by the author, is a scholarly collector’s item and an essential resource for students of Jewish thought, Halakha, and philosophy.