R. Nissim Gerondi (Ran)

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Ran
Name
R. Nissim b. Reuven Gerondi, Ran
ר' ניסים בן ראובן גירונדי, ר"ן
Dates1310?-1375?
LocationGerona, Barcelona
WorksChiddushei HaRan, commentary on Nedarim, commentary on Rif, responsa, Derashot HaRan, commentary on Sefer Bereshit, liturgical and other poems
Exegetical Characteristics
Influenced byRamban, Rashba
Impacted onRivash, R. Chasdai Crescas

Background

Life

  • Name – R. Nissim b. Reuven Gerondi, Ran
    • Hebrew name – ר' ניסים בן ראובן, ר"ן
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  • Occupation – Physician
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  • Teachers – His father, and R. Peretz HaKohen
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  • Students – R. Yitzchak b. Sheshet (Rivash), R. Chasdai Crescas
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Works

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Torah Commentary

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