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Petrus Alphonsi (1062-1140) Jewish Spanish physician, writer
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Petrus Alphonsi (1062-1140) Jewish Spanish physician, writer
Petrus Alphonsi (1062-1140) also known as Peter Alfonsi. Born Moses Sephardi. Was a Jewish Spanish physician, writer, astronomer, and polemicist, who converted to Christianity. De vita & laudibus Mariae Virginis libellus. Print: Claudium Bornat, 1562 Barcelona. Episcopal Library. Barcelona. Spain
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11th 1562 Alfonso Astronomer Converted Hispania Huesca Islamic Jewish Mariae Moses Peter Petrus Physician Polemicist Vita Petro
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1. Petrus Alphonsi: A Prominent Figure in Medieval Europe's Intellectual Landscape This evocative print depicts Petrus Alphonsi (1062-1140), a remarkable figure in the intellectual history of medieval Europe. Born as Moses Sephardi in Huesca, Spain, during the 11th century, Alphonsi was a Jewish physician, writer, astronomer, and polemicist who converted to Christianity. Alphonsi's most famous work, "De vita et laudibus Mariae Virginis libellus" (A Little Book on the Life and Praise of the Virgin Mary), was published in Barcelona in 1562 by the renowned printer Claudium Bornat. The print, housed in the Episcopal Library of Barcelona, Spain, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Europe during the Middle Ages. Alphonsi's life spanned a period of significant historical change. He lived during a time when Islamic Spain flourished, and the Iberian Peninsula was a melting pot of diverse cultures and religions. Alphonsi's conversion to Christianity was a significant event that reflected the complex religious landscape of the region. As a physician, Alphonsi was well-versed in the medical knowledge of his time, which was influenced by both Islamic and European traditions. His literary contributions, including translations of Arabic works into Latin, played a crucial role in the dissemination of knowledge during the Middle Ages. Moreover, Alphonsi's polemical writings, which aimed to defend Christianity against Islamic and Jewish criticisms, were influential in the religious debates of the period. His conversion and intellectual pursuits underscore the complex interplay of religion, culture, and intellectual exchange during the Middle Ages in Europe. This print serves as a testament to Petrus Alphonsi's enduring legacy as a prominent figure in the intellectual history of Europe, bridging the gaps between different cultures and religions during a time of significant change.
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