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by Jacob S. Minkin (Author)
""Abarbanel and the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain"" is a historical book written by Jacob S. Minkin. The book focuses on the life and works of Don Isaac Abarbanel, a prominent Jewish scholar, philosopher, and statesman during the late medieval period in Spain. The book also delves into the events leading up to the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492 and its aftermath.Minkin provides a comprehensive account of Abarbanel's life, including his early years in Portugal, his rise to power in the court of King Alfonso V of Portugal, and his eventual exile to Spain. The book explores Abarbanel's philosophical and theological views, his contributions to Jewish scholarship, and his role in the political and social upheaval of his time.The book also examines the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492, a tragic event that had a profound impact on Jewish history. Minkin provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the expulsion, including the rise of anti-Semitic sentiment in Spain, the Inquisition, and the political and economic pressures that led to the expulsion.Overall, ""Abarbanel and the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain"" is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most important Jewish scholars of the medieval period and the events that shaped Jewish history in Spain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
