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Nahmanides

Nahmanides (1194–1270) was a rabbi, poet and philosopher.

Also recorded as Ramban.

Overview

Also worked under the name רמב"ן, Rambán and Nahmanides.

Born at Girona in 1194, died at Acre in 1270.

In detail

training under Nathan ben Meïr and Judah ben Yakar is recorded. Shlomo ben Aderet, Aharon HaLevi and David Bonafed are recorded as having studied under Nahmanides. the recorded working language is Hebrew and Catalan.

The field of work recorded is biblical studies, Kabbalah and medicine.

Membership is recorded of Kabbalistic school of Girona.

Works named in the authority record are Ramban's commentary on the Torah, Torat ha-Adam, Book of Commandments according to the Ramban, Chidushei Ramban and Iggeret ha-Ramban.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Nachmanides”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q355455: Nahmanides

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