Solomon Ben Adret

Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet ( one thousand two hundred thirty-five - in 1310 ), better known by its acronym Rashba, was rabbi , legalistic , banker and Talmudic great reputation.

He was born in Barcelona in 1235 , and had to master the Ramban and Rabbeinu Yona , before becoming a great financier and head of the Spanish community. His fame went beyond its borders since addressed his responsibility in North Africa and France, where he was asked by Abba Mari in the controversy triggered by the writings of Maimonides. He trained many disciples, including Yom Tov in Seville (the Ritva "a) and Bahya ben Asher (Rabbenou Behaye).

Summary 1 Response 2 Attitude towards Maimonides 3 Works 4 Notes and references

Responsa

In his spare time he wrote many responsa covering the whole of Jewish life. Conciseness and accuracy have made him a model and are reported even today by many halachic authorities.

Attitude towards Maimonides

Although he defended the work of Maimonides in the debates on his work, he condemned the rationalistic approach developed by the master. Clearly, Maimonides directed voluntarily to an elite, yet his teaching was widely disseminated and readily accessible. He therefore part of the court which pronounced in 1304, excommunication against anyone who would study philosophy under the age of thirty.

Works

• Responsa
• Hiddouchei HaRachba, commentary on the Talmud
• Torat Habayit, Treaty on the kashrut
• Michmeret Habayit, defense against criticism of Ra'ah
• Sha'ar HaMayim, Treaty on the laws of mikvah , and other specialized topics.

References