Joseph ben Ephraim Karo

Joseph ben Ephraim Karo (1488–1575) was an Ottoman philosopher, writer and rabbi.

Also recorded as Joseph Karo; Yosef Karo.

Overview

Born at Toledo in 1488, died at Safed in 1575.

In detail

training under Jacob Berab is recorded. Moshe Alshich, Moses ben Jacob Cordovero and Moses ben Mordecai Galante are recorded as having studied under Joseph ben Ephraim Karo. the recorded working language is Spanish and Medieval Hebrew.

Works named in the authority record are Beit Yosef, Kessef Mishneh, Maggid Meisharim and Shulchan Aruch.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Joseph Karo”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q467148: Joseph ben Ephraim Karo

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