Ibn Ezra | ראב”ע – ר’ אברהם אבן עזרא

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The threads below introduce the one-of-a-kind Rabbi Avraham Ibn Ezra, the lovably cantankerous polymath who brought the fruits of Sefardi Judeo-Arabic culture to Ashkenaz. Companion newsletter: Coffee with Ibn Ezra.

Part 1: An Overview of Ibn Ezra’s Unique Trajectory

This Sunday we’re hanging out with the one…the only…Ibn Ezra.

Alongside Rashi, R. Avraham Ibn Ezra’s commentary on Tanach represents the Sefardi peshat tradition. From this he is known (beloved, consternating) to many. But Ibn Ezra’s story is unlike that of any other Rishon. pic.twitter.com/LX5tYXWtGo

— Dr. Tamar Marvin (@tamar_marvin) November 7, 2022

Part 2: Ibn Ezra on Philosophy & Astrology

Last week we got to know that lovably cantankerous polymath, Ibn Ezra, with an overview of his life. This time: a closer look at Ibn Ezra’s philosophical writings, especially his fascination with astrology.

If you missed it, the intro thread is here:https://t.co/Q9JZGPvJsH

— Dr. Tamar Marvin (@tamar_marvin) November 14, 2022

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Image: A Chumash with Torah in the center column, Targum Onkelos (the inner column by the binding), Rashi’s commentary (the third, outer column), with Ibn Ezra’s commentary added in the margins. British Library Ms. Harley 5772, f. 1r (closeup)