Isaac Luria
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Summary
Isaac Luria is a human[1]. Born in Jerusalem[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1534[3]. He passed away in Safed[4]. He died on July 25, 1572[5]. He worked as a rabbi[6], kabbalist[7], and mystic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,175 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Jerusalem[2].
- Isaac Luria passed away in Safed[4].
- Isaac Luria was born on January 1, 1534[3].
- Isaac Luria died on July 25, 1572[5].
- Burial took place at Safed old cemetery[10].
- Isaac Luria held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[11].
- Isaac Luria worked as a rabbi[6].
- Isaac Luria's professions included kabbalist[7].
- Isaac Luria worked as a mystic[8].
- A notable student of Isaac Luria was Hayyim ben Joseph Vital[12].
- A notable work attributed to Isaac Luria is כתבי האר"י[13].
- Isaac Luria's religion is recorded as Judaism[14].
- Isaac Luria was influenced by Yosef Alcastell[15].
- Isaac Luria is recorded as male[16].
- Isaac Luria's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Isaac Luria's Commons category is recorded as Isaac Luria[18].
- Isaac Luria's family name is recorded as Luria[19].
- Isaac Luria's given name is recorded as Isaac[20].
- Isaac Luria's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Isaac Luria[21].
- Isaac Luria's Commons gallery is recorded as Isaac Luria[22].
- Isaac Luria studied under Moses ben Jacob Cordovero[23].
- Isaac Luria studied under Yosef Alcastell[24].
- Isaac Luria's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[25].
- Isaac Luria's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
- Isaac Luria's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'he', 'text': 'האר״י הקדוש'}[27].
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Origins and Family
Isaac Luria was born in Jerusalem[2]. He was born on January 1, 1534[3].
Education
Studied under Moses ben Jacob Cordovero[23], a theologian[28], 1522–1570[29], of Ottoman Empire[30] and Yosef Alcastell[24], a kabbalist[31], of Crown of Aragon[32].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include rabbi[6], kabbalist[7], and mystic[8]. A notable student of Isaac Luria was Hayyim ben Joseph Vital[12].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Isaac Luria is כתבי האר"י[13]. Things named for him include Lurianic Kabbalah[33].
Personal Life
Isaac Luria's religion is recorded as Judaism[14].
Death and Burial
Isaac Luria died on July 25, 1572[5]. He died in Safed[4]. Burial took place at Safed old cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Isaac Luria ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,175 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
He is credited with the discovery of tzimtzum[36], a religious concept[37]. Entities named for him include Lurianic Kabbalah[33].
FAQs
Where was Isaac Luria born?
Born in Jerusalem[2].
Where did Isaac Luria die?
Isaac Luria passed away in Safed[4].
What did Isaac Luria do for work?
Isaac Luria worked as rabbi[6], kabbalist[7], and mystic[8].
What did Isaac Luria discover?
Isaac Luria is credited as discoverer of tzimtzum[36].