Menasseh Ben Israel
Menasseh Ben Israel (1604–1657) was a Dutch philosopher, publisher and writer.
Also recorded as Manasseh-ben-Israel.
Menasseh Ben Israel in brief
- Born
- 1604
- Died
- 1657
- Known for
- philosopher, publisher, writer, rabbi, diplomat and printer
- Place of birth
- Madeira Island
Overview
Born at Madeira Island in 1604, died at Middelburg in 1657.
In detail
training under Isaac Uziel is recorded. the recorded working language is Hebrew, Latin and Spanish.
The field of work recorded is biblical criticism, Jewish history and Jewish philosophy.
Positions recorded include Chief Rabbi.
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- 1.
“Menasseh Ben Israel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q733629: Menasseh Ben Israel
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