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Jewish philosophy. Main interests. Religious philosophy. Isaac ben Judah Abarbanel ( Hebrew: יצחק בן יהודה אברבנאל ; 1437–1508), commonly referred to as Abarbanel ( Hebrew: אַבַּרבְּנְאֵל; also spelled Abravanel, Avravanel or Abrabanel ), was a Portuguese Jewish statesman, philosopher, Bible commentator, and ...
Don Isaac Abravanel was one of the greatest Jewish statesmen who played an important part in European history. At the same time he was not merely a loyal and strictly religious Jew, but a great scholar, Bible commentator and philosopher.
Rabbi Don Isaac ben Judah Abravanel (Abarbanel) was a Portugese rabbi, scholar, Bible commentator, philosopher, and statesman. Abravanel was born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1437. He studied both Talmud, philosophy, and secular studies. He was one of the first Jewish scholars to be influenced by Renaissance writers.
Born in Lisbon in 1437 CE (AM 5197), Isaac Abravanel was descended from an illustrious Sephardic family, which traced its lineage all the way back to King David. The title ‘Don’ (Minister) was conferred on him when he served as minister of finance in the Spanish government.
Isaac Abarbanel (1437-1508) was a scholar, rabbi, biblical commentator and philosopher who also served as treasurer to several kings. Discover more at the NLI!
Don Isaac Abravanel, also Isaac ben Judah Abravanel or Abarbanel (1437–1508) was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He was a Jewish statesman, philosopher, Bible commentator, and financier.
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Don Isaac Abravanel was a Portugese rabbi, scholar, Bible commentor, philosopher, and statesman. He was born into an educated and well-to-do family; his father Judah was state treasurer of Portugal who served the king. Abravanel received a Jewish education and would later go on to serve the royal family as well.
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