History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

#171: Ramban I - The Early Conflicts (1194-1270)

History for the Curious - The Jewish History Podcast

Show Notes

By the 13th century, Spain was becoming a more uncomfortable place for Jews, partly due to communal structure. Ramban will engage in dampening the flames of controversy both about the Rambam and regarding power and authority. But he will face strong personal attacks in the process.

The Ramban was also a prolific author of sefarim. They range from Halacha to Chumash, Kabbala & Talmud. R' Shmuli Levison joins us to introduce us to these various works and the distinction between Philosophy & Kabbalah.

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Chapters

00:00 The Life and Legacy of the Ramban

07:48 Ramban's Influence on Jewish Thought

21:39 The Maimonidean Controversy

40:48 Ramban's Approach to Kabbalah and Philosophy

57:25 Ramban's Writings and Their Impact

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