Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon: Maimonides Maimonides teaching, 14th c. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (1135-1204) was a towering figure in medieval Jewish history, and continues to cast a long shadow into the Jewish present. Â Nevertheless, the work of the philosopher-physician endured significant controversy, including an especially sad episode in which Jews actually consigned his works to the flames. [youtube=http://youtu.be/ESbeIgl-l_s] Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...