Joseph Albo
Joseph Albo · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Philosopher and theologian; author of 'Sefer ha-Ikkarim' (Book of Principles), a systematic treatment of the foundations of Jewish faith
c. 1380, Monreal, Crown of Aragon (now Spain) — 1444, Soria, Crown of Castile (now Spain)
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Joseph Albo is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Philosopher and theologian; author of 'Sefer ha-Ikkarim' (Book of Principles), a systematic treatment of the foundations of Jewish faith
Joseph Albo was a Spanish-Jewish philosopher, rabbi and preacher, author of the Sefer ha-Ikkarim ('Book of Principles'), a systematic treatment reducing the foundations of Jewish faith to a small set of root principles that became one of the most widely read works of medieval Jewish thought. He took part in the Disputation of Tortosa (1413–1414), defending Judaism against forced conversion. He was Jewish, a rabbi of medieval Spain.
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Philosopher and theologian; author of 'Sefer ha-Ikkarim' (Book of Principles), a systematic treatment of the foundations of Jewish faith
Source: Jewish Encyclopedia
