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Philosophy & Social Sciences

Solomon ibn Adret

Who

Solomon ibn Adret · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Preeminent talmudic authority (the Rashba) whose thousands of responsa engaged philosophy, science and the study of nature

When

c. 1235, Barcelona, Crown of Aragon (now Spain) — 1310, Barcelona, Crown of Aragon (now Spain)

Where

Spain (Catalonia)

Biography

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

How & why

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

c. 1235 CE

Source: Jewish Encyclopedia