Joseph Yuspa Nördlinger Hahn
German Rabbi and Talmudic Scholar
Born
None
None years ago
Died
April 3rd, 1637
388 years ago — None years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A prominent rabbi and Talmudic scholar, contributed extensively to Jewish literature and religious thought. Served in various communities, providing guidance on religious laws and customs. His works focused on Jewish law, philosophy, and ethics, influencing Jewish thought during the early 17th century. Nördlinger Hahn was involved in the educational development of the Jewish community, promoting scholarship and religious study.
Authored important Jewish legal texts
Contributed to Talmudic studies
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