Archival Overview
Aragonese Jewish philosopher and apologist whose 'Book of Principles' (Sefer Ha-Ikkarim) distilled Jewish dogmatic theology into three essential fundamentals.
Biographical Record
Joseph Albo (c. 1380–1444 CE) studied under Hasdai Crescas and served as chief Jewish defender at the contentious Disputation of Tortosa (1413–1414).
In his renowned Sefer Ha-Ikkarim, he systematized Jewish belief into three fundamental principles: the existence of God, divine revelation, and reward and punishment.
Key Life Milestones
Defense at Disputation of Tortosa
Represented Spanish Jewry before antipope Benedict XIII across 69 disputation sessions.
Publication of Sefer Ha-Ikkarim
Completed his masterwork on dogmatic theology, making philosophical fundamentals accessible to all.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialSoria, Spain