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Abraham ibn Ezra
Abraham ibn Ezra

Abraham ibn Ezra (1089-1167) was a Jewish rabbi, scholar, linguist, and philosopher. Born in Spain, he spent most of his life there. He is renowned for his expertise in Hebrew, Arabic, and Spanish, and his works spanned multiple fields, including theology, philosophy, literature, and linguistics. more

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