Solomon ibn Adret
Solomon ibn Adret · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Preeminent talmudic authority (the Rashba) whose thousands of responsa engaged philosophy, science and the study of nature
c. 1235, Barcelona, Crown of Aragon (now Spain) — 1310, Barcelona, Crown of Aragon (now Spain)
Spain (Catalonia)
Solomon ibn Adret is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Preeminent talmudic authority (the Rashba) whose thousands of responsa engaged philosophy, science and the study of nature
Known by the acronym Rashba, Solomon ibn Adret was the preeminent rabbinic authority of his generation, writing thousands of responsa that engaged Jewish law alongside philosophy, science and the study of the natural world. From Barcelona he guided Jewish communities across Europe and the Mediterranean for decades. He was a Jewish rabbi and talmudist.
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Source: Jewish Encyclopedia
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Preeminent talmudic authority (the Rashba) whose thousands of responsa engaged philosophy, science and the study of nature
Source: Jewish Encyclopedia
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