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Philosophy & Social Sciences

David Nieto

Who

David Nieto · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Rabbi, physician, mathematician and philosopher of London who defended Judaism against deism and wrote on science and the calendar

When

1654, Venice, Republic of Venice — 1728, London, England

Where

Venice · Livorno · London

Biography

David Nieto is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Rabbi, physician, mathematician and philosopher of London who defended Judaism against deism and wrote on science and the calendar

How & why

David Nieto was the hakham (chief rabbi) of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews' Congregation of London and a trained physician, mathematician and philosopher. He defended traditional Judaism against deism and rationalist scepticism, notably in his work 'Matteh Dan' (Kuzari Sheni), and wrote on the Jewish calendar and natural science. He was a leading Sephardic Jewish scholar of his generation.

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Rabbi, physician, mathematician and philosopher of London who defended Judaism against deism and wrote on science and the calendar

1654 CE

Source: Jewish Encyclopedia