or Thirteen Principles of Faith
Summary of the basic tenets of Judaism .
It was formulated by Moses Maimonides in his commentary on the Mishna , in an effort to put forth true concepts of God and faith as a tool in avoiding error. Though presented as dogma, his statement was a personal concept and has been much debated and revised. The articles state various doctrines concerning the nature of God, the law, and Moses , and they affirm that the messiah is coming and that the dead will rise. All versions include the hymn "Yigdal," which is part of most Jewish prayer services.