About This Text
Author: Adin Steinsaltz
Composed: Jerusalem
Steinsaltz on Mishneh Torah is Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz’s modern commentary on Maimonides’ 12th-century legal code entitled Mishneh Torah, one of the most organized, comprehensive, and influential works of Jewish law. Steinsaltz’s commentary features clear explanations of the text aimed at making the text accessible to all learners. It also includes introductions to each chapter and law, summaries of later legal rulings with source citations, and explanations of background principles and terms.