Samuel ben Qalonymus he-Chasid
Samuel ben Kalonymus he-Chassid (“the pious”, also: the saint, the prophet) (* after 1096 in Speyer ) was an important exegete of the Torah and Midrash . He is a bridge figure for the tradition of oral ethical and theological tradition of kalonymos family to Chaside Ashkenaz of 12.-13. Century.
Life
The biographical record of Samuel ben Kalonymus is sparse. Stories from the 15th to 16th centuries Century report on magical abilities with which he is said to have protected Jews from oppressors.
Work and continuation
With the exception of his contributions to the Sefer Ḥasidim (in particular the first part is ascribed to him), only a few quotations have been made of his work. His son Juda ben Samuel continued his work, especially his work on the Sefer Ḥasidim. His son Abraham ben Samuel is considered to be an important authority in the field of halacha .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Joseph Dan: SAMUEL BEN KALONYMUS HE-ḤASID (“The Pious”) OF SPEYER. In: Encyclopaedia Judaica . 2nd Edition. Volume 17, Detroit / New York a. a. 2007, ISBN 978-0-02-865945-9 , p. 771 (English).
Web links
- Joseph Jacobs , Max Seligsohn : Samuel of Speyer. In: Isidore Singer (Ed.): Jewish Encyclopedia . Funk and Wagnalls, New York 1901-1906.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Samuel ben Qalonymus he-Chasid |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Samuel ben Kalonymus he-Hasid |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | important exegete of the Torah and Midrash |
| DATE OF BIRTH | after 1096 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Speyer |
| DATE OF DEATH | 12th century or 13th century |