Historical FigureMale
Abraham ibn Ezra
1092 – 1167
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAbraham ben Meir Ibn Ezra was one of the most distinguished Jewish biblical commentators and philosophers of the Middle Ages. He was born in Tudela, Taifa of Zaragoza. Ibn Ezra is especially well-known to readers outside of the Jewish tradition as a major source of inspiration for Spinoza's early modern source-criticism on the authorship of the Law of Moses, appearing in theTheologico-Political Treatise.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 1088
Tudela
Date of death
January 23, 1167
Calahorra
Occupations & fields
poetrabbiwritertranslatorphilosopherastrologer
Notable works
Iggeret HaShabbatIbn Ezra, Abraham ben Meįr - Perush ha-TorahCommentary of Ibn Ezra
- Field and occupation
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