Saadiah Gaon
Saadiah Gaon · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Medieval Jewish philosopher, author of 'The Book of Beliefs and Opinions'
882, Dilaz, Fayyum, Egypt — 942, Sura (near Baghdad), Abbasid Caliphate
Egypt · Land of Israel · Babylonia (Iraq)
Saadiah Gaon is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Medieval Jewish philosopher, author of 'The Book of Beliefs and Opinions'
Saadiah ben Joseph, known as Saadiah Gaon, was a foremost medieval rabbi, philosopher and exegete who headed the Talmudic academy of Sura in Babylonia. His 'Book of Beliefs and Opinions' was the first systematic work of Jewish philosophy, and he translated the Bible into Arabic and pioneered Hebrew philology and liturgical scholarship. He was Jewish and a central figure of the Geonic era.
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Medieval Jewish philosopher, author of 'The Book of Beliefs and Opinions'
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Philosophy
