Jacob Anatoli

Jacob Anatoli

Jacob ben Abba Mari ben Simson Anatoli (c. 1194 – 1256) was a translator of Arabic texts to Hebrew. He was invited to Naples by Frederick II. Under this royal patronage, and in association with Michael Scot, Anatoli made Arabic learning accessible to Western readers. Among his most important works were translations of texts by Averroes.

Read more about Jacob Anatoli:  Early Life and Invitation To Naples, Opposed By Anti-Maimonists, Moral Fervor, The Malmad, Anatoli and Michael Scot, Anatoli As Translator

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