Dictionary of Jewish Biography. Dan Cohn-Sherbok.
AARON BEN JOSEPH HA-ROFE — ( the physician ) the Elder (c. 1250–1320), karaite scholar and writer. Born apparently in Solkhat, Crimea. In 1279 he disputed there with the Rabbanites concerning the method of determining the New Moon of Tishri (see calendar ). Apparently he… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
BAṢĪR, JOSEPH BEN ABRAHAM HA-KOHEN HARO'EH AL- — (Yūsuf al Basir; first half of 11th century), Karaite halakhist and philosopher, who originated from Iraq or Persia. Because he was blind he was euphemistically called al Basīr Abū Yūsuf Yaʿqūb ha Ro eh ( the Seeing ). Many Karaite authors… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Sahl ben Matzliah — ( he. סהל בן מצליח הכהן, Sahl Ben Matzliah HaCohen , 910 990), also known as Abu al Sari was a Karaite philosopher and writer.Born in Jerusalem, he belonged to the Rechabites, and was one of the apostles of the Karaites who traveled extensively… … Wikipedia
KARAITES — (Heb. בַּעֲלֵי מִקְרָא ,בְּנֵי מִקְרָא ,קָרָאִים, Qaraʾim, Benei Miqra, Ba alei Miqra; Ar. Qarāʾiyyūn), Jewish sect which came into being toward the middle of the ninth century. (See Map: karaite Settlement). Its doctrine is characterized… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
INCUNABULA — Introduction The term incunabula (or cradle books ) denotes books printed before 1500, including broadsheets, or other typographical products printed from letterpress composed of movable type. The first book known to be printed by Gutenberg in… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Jewish philosophy — Jewish theology redirects here. Philosophy and Kabbalah are two common approaches to Jewish theology Part of a series on … Wikipedia
Judah Messer Leon — Not to be confused with Judah ben Isaac Messer Leon of Paris (1166–1224). Judah ben Jehiel Rofe, (c. 1420 1425–c. 1498), more usually called Judah Messer Leon, was an Italian rabbi, teacher, physician, and philosopher. Through his works,… … Wikipedia
Judah Messer Leon (15th century) — Judah ben Jehiel Rofe, (c. 1420 1425–c. 1498), more usually called Judah Messer Leon, was an Italian rabbi, teacher, physician, and philosopher. Through his works, assimilating and embodying the intellectual approach of the best Italian… … Wikipedia
ALEPPO — (Ar. Ḥalab; called by the Jews Aram Ẓoba (Aram Ẓova), second largest city in Syria and the center of northern Syria. The Hebrew form of Aleppo (Ḥaleb) is, according to a legend quoted by the 12th century traveler, pethahiah of regensburg ,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
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