Nahmanides

Nahmanides, also known as Rabbi Moses ben Naḥman Girondi, Bonastruc ça (de) Porta and by his acronym Ramban, (Porta, Barcelona, 1194 – Land of Israel, 1270) was a leading medieval Jewish scholar, Catalan rabbi, philosopher, physician, kabbalist, and biblical commentator. He was raised, studied, and lived for most of his life in Girona. "Nahmanides" is a Greek-influenced formation meaning "son of Naḥman". He is also commonly known by his Hebrew ac... More

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  • 1194

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  • 1270 (age 76 years)

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  • Ramban,
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