Menasseh Ben Israel
Portuguese rabbi, kabbalist, writer, diplomat, printer and publisher
Menasseh Ben Israel was born in 1604 in La Rochelle and died on November 20, 1657 in Middelburg, aged about 53. Recorded occupations: philosopher, publisher, writer, rabbi, diplomat and printer. Country of citizenship: Dutch Republic and Kingdom of Portugal. Positions held include Chief Rabbi. Fields of work: biblical criticism, Jewish history, Jewish philosophy and Judaism.
- Born
- 1604 · La Rochelle
- Died
- November 20, 1657 · Middelburg
- Age at death
- about 53
- Citizenship
- Dutch Republic, Kingdom of Portugal
- Occupations
- philosopher, publisher, writer, rabbi, diplomat, printer
- Positions held
- Chief Rabbi
- Wikipedia editions
- 20 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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