Jacob ben Asher
Jacob ben Asher was a rabbi, writer, posek, theologian, pundit and scholar (1269–1343). He was born at Cologne and died at Toledo.
Also recorded as Baal HaTurim; Ba'al HaTurim; Tur; the Tur; Baal Ha-Turim; Yaakov ben Asher.
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Baal HaTurim, Ba'al HaTurim, Tur, the Tur and Baal Ha-Turim. His recorded language was Hebrew. His recorded confession was Judaism.
He was the child of Asher ben Jehiel.
Identity
Jacob ben Asher is recorded as rabbi, writer, posek, theologian and pundit. Jacob ben Asher is recorded with the citizenship of Byzantine Empire.
Chronology
- 1269Jacob ben Asher born at Cologne.
- 1269Jacob ben Asher was born in 1269 at Cologne.
- 1343Jacob ben Asher died at Toledo.
- 1343Jacob ben Asher died in 1343 at Toledo.
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“Jacob ben Asher”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1376849: Jacob ben Asher
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