This work contains translations of the Rambam's Introduction to Mishneh Torah, as well as most of "The Book of Knowledge," which contains the fundamental Torah principles, and laws on ethics and morality. Following the example of Rabbi Shimon Sofer in his book Musrei HaRambam, ethical and practical laws found throughout the entire Mishneh Torah, are also included in this work.
    Noteworthy portions of the Rambam's Commentary on the Mishnah which he began writing at the age of Twenty, are included as well. These are:
    1. The Commentary's extensive introduction, containing a comprehensive formulation of the process by which the oral law was transmitted, from Moshe until Rabbi Yehudah Hanasi, the compiler of the Mishnah, conveying the proper outlook needed for the study of the Mishnah.
    2. The Shemonah Perakim- The Eight Chapters-the famous introduction to masechos Avos- Ethics of the Fathers- which describes the nature of the soul, its sicknesses, and its cures, focusing on the ideal of the "golden mean." Various degrees of prophecy, the qualifications of a prophet, and the barriers that interfere with prophecy are elaborated. Serveral chapters are devoted to the false theory of predetermination, stressing that man is endowed with a free will.
    3. The Rambam's introduction to the tenth chapter of the Sanhedrin, known as Perek Chelek, discusses the fundamental beliefs of the Jewish faith, focusing on the existence of Hashem, His Oneness and incorporeality. Prophecy in general, the prophet Moshe in particular, reward and punishment, the messianic age and the resuscitation of the dead during the "Days of Mashiach" areall explained. It concludes with the enumeration the famous Thirteen Fundamental Principles of the Jewish faith.
    Letter to Yemen and Discourse on Martyrdom, two classic letters that the Rambam wrote to encourage his persecuted brethren are also in this book.