Ezra, Abraham Ibn
Ezra, Abraham ibn-
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Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Ezra, Abraham Ibn
Jewish exegete and philosopher (1093-1167). Born in Spain he wandered in many lands, sojourned for a time in Italy and Provence. His philosophy is expressed largely in his commentaries but also in several short treatises, such as the Yesod Mora, i.e. Foundation of the Knowledge of God, and the Shaar ha-Shamayyim, i.e., The Gate to Heaven. Main problems he deals with are that of the right conception of the universe and its becoming and that of knowledge. He was influenced by teachings of neo-Platonism and Gabirol. — M.W.