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Jacob Israel Emden

Danish rabbi
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Also known as: Jacob ben Zebi, Yaabetz
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Original name:
Jacob Ben Zebi
Also called:
(by acronym) Yaabetz
Born:
June 4, 1697, Altona, Holstein [now in Denmark]
Died:
April 19, 1776, Altona (aged 78)
Subjects Of Study:
Talmud
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Jacob Israel Emden (born June 4, 1697, Altona, Holstein [now in Denmark]—died April 19, 1776, Altona) was a rabbi and Talmudic scholar primarily known for his lengthy quarrel with Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschütz (q.v.), an antagonism that sundered European Jewry. Emden was thoroughly trained as a scholar of the Talmud, the rabbinical compendium of law, lore, and commentary. Emden evinced more widespread interests as well, studying Latin and Dutch. His traditionalism was revealed, however, in his belief that a Jew should pursue such secular subjects only during the twilight hour. Emden was a rabbi, serving four years in the city from ...(100 of 277 words)

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