Maimonides books in order
Medieval Jewish philosopher from Spain
- Lived
- 1138–1204
- Books
- 4
Maimonides published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book, beginning with The Guide for the Perplexed (1190).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Maimonides
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The Guide for the Perplexed
Maimonides's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Epistle to Yemen (1174)
Sefer Hamitzvot (1497)
Non-fiction in order
The Guide for the Perplexed (1190)
Other books in order
Mishneh Torah (1470)
About Maimonides
Moses ben Maimon, commonly known as Maimonides and also referred to by the Hebrew acronym Rambam, was a Sephardic Jewish rabbi who is widely acknowledged as one of the most prolific and influential Torah scholars of the Middle Ages.
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Maimonides FAQ
- How many books has Maimonides written?
- Maimonides published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Maimonides's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Guide for the Perplexed.
- What is Maimonides's last book?
- The Guide for the Perplexed (1190).
- What is Maimonides's most famous book?
- The Guide for the Perplexed (1190) is Maimonides's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.