1938 Abarbanel & Expulsion of Jews Spain 1492 Minkin 1st Ed Sephardic Judaica

by Jacob S. Minkin

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Abarbanel and the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain by Jacob S. Minkin – 1938 First Edition Rare and important early scholarly monograph by Rabbi Dr. Jacob S. Minkin (1885–1962), noted rabbi, historian, and author. Published in New York, 1938 by the Jewish Publication Society (JPS), this book explores the life and legacy of Don Isaac Abarbanel (1437–1508), one of the most prominent Jewish statesmen, financiers, and biblical commentators of the late Middle Ages, against the backdrop of the tragic Expulsion of the Jews from Spain (1492). ---  Content & Significance Detailed biography of Don Isaac Abarbanel, who served in the courts of Portugal, Spain, and later Naples. Examines Abarbanel’s dual role as a Torah scholar and political leader. Provides historical insight into the Spanish Inquisition, 1492 Expulsion, and the impact on Sephardic Jewry. First serious English-language treatment of Abarbanel’s thought and historical role for a general audience. ---  About the Author Jacob Salmon Minkin (1885–1962) was a respected American rabbi, scholar, and author of several works on Jewish philosophy, history, and biography, including The World of Moses Maimonides and The Shaping of the Modern Jew. His writings are still valued for their accessible yet scholarly presentation of Jewish history and personalities. ---  Physical Details Title: Abarbanel and the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain Author: Jacob S. Minkin Publisher: Jewish Publication Society of America Place: New York Year:

• Publisher: Bejrman's Jewish Book House
• Year: 1938
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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