For nearly a thousand years, Maimonides' Book of Commandments has been a treasured guide to the 613 mitzvot — the commandments at the heart of Jewish life. Written in twelfth-century Cairo and now rendered in clear, present-day English, this timeless work maps the Torah's instructions into a luminous vision of sacred living: how to know and love God, honor parents, keep the Sabbath, give charity, pursue justice, and guard one's speech. Maimonides' fourteen principles for identifying the commandments remain a masterclass in careful reading, while his enumeration of positive and negative commandments reveals the breathtaking scope of a life oriented toward the holy. This modern edition preserves the structure, meaning, and spirit of the original while making it inviting to readers of any background. Whether you are new to this classic or returning to it, you will find here a wise and steady companion. Part of The Sacred Wisdom Library.