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Second Rabbinic Bible 1524 Jacob ben Chayim

Second Rabbinic Bible 1524 Jacob ben ChayimApproaches to the Correct TextElecticCompare many manuscript, choose the best reading of each variation independently DiplomaticPick the best manuscript and present that, mistakes and all, noting variations (and potentially better reads) in the margins

Second Rabbinic Bible 1524 Jacob ben Chayim

Second Rabbinic Bible 1524 Jacob ben Chayim

Rashi (Shlomo Yitshaki 1040-1105)Troyes, FranceWrote Explanations of most of Talmud TanakhIn his Torah commentary, strives to connect midrashim to a close reading of the textMore than 200 Super-Commentaries on Rashi

Abraham Ibn Ezra Born Iberia 1089Spread the learning of Jews in Arab countries to Northern EuropeWrote works of grammar and astrologyHis commentary is famous among humanists for its sodot

Nachmanides (Moshe ben Nachman 1194-1270)Responds to both Rashi and Ibn EzraDisputationistGreat opponent of MaimonidesKabbalist