Writings / Work
What 2 parts of the Tanach did he write commentaries on?
just guess
They were Chumash and Navi
What was his first name?
(hint: similar to Yaakov's father's name
Issac
What year was he born?
(hint: 55 years before Columbus sailed the ocean blue)
He was born in 1437
Where was he born?
(Hint: next to Brazil)
He was born in Lisbon, Portugal
Who made this game?
TamarGoldie
What was his idea of Apologetics about?
(Hint: Sha'ar Rachamim)
His belief about Moshiach
What was his father's name?
(Hint: leader of the Jewish people during the beginning of Shoftim)
His name was Judah
How old was he when he died?
(Hint: 4 less than 3 quarters)
He was 71 years old
In what city did he die?
(Hint: a city in Italy that is filled with water)
He died in Venice
Wha time period was he alive during?
(Hint: like my name)
He was alive during the Spanish Golden Age.
Did The Abarbanel believe in Philosophy?
(Hint: opposing Opinion of the Rambam)
He was very educated in the idea of philosophy, but believed that God was the ruler of all things that happen in the world.
Which king asked The Abarbanel to assist him in the palace once he was in Naples?
(Hint: same name as a recent kids movie and as a Spanish explorer)
He was King Ferdinand
How old was he when wrote commentaries
(Hint: one year less than the legal drinking age)
He was 20 years old
Where did the Abarbanel flee shortly after king Alfanso II died?
(Hint: similar to a popular board game)
He fled to Monopoli
What type of family was he born into?
(Hint: Guess....$)
He was born into a well-educated and rich family.
What did he spend 6 months writing extensive commentary on?
(Hint: Borenstiens class
He wrote commentary on the books in Navi, specifically Yehoshua, Shoftim, and Shmuel
Who conquered the land causing The Abarbanel to lose his wealth and to suffer?
(Hint: Paris)
The French.
How many months did he write commentaries for?
(Hint: if 2x=12 than what does x equal)
He wrote it for 6 months
Where did he end up after the Spanish Inquesition?
(Hint: rhymes with the word staples)
He ended up in Naples, Italy
What was his father's job?
(Hint: $$$
He was a state treasurer.
How many sections are his works split into?
(Hint: the age a boy gets a an Upsherin
They are split into 3
Who took Jews captive as slaves when he captured Arzilla, resulting in The Abarbanel paying for their safety?
(Hint: same name as an American comedian)
His name was Alfonso
What year did he die?
(Hint: When is Joe Jonas's birthday;date then month)
He died in 1508
What is the first place he engaged himself in biblical studies?
(Hint: a city also found in Ohio)
It was in Toldeo
What are our shoe sizes?
(Hint: Just think!)
We are both size 8 in women's