Moshe Idel

Israeli historian and philologist
Person human Q953339
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Moshe Idel

Summary

Moshe Idel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Târgu Neamț[2]. He was born on +1947-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a historian[4], philologist[5], university teacher[6], and philosopher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Moshe Idel was born in Târgu Neamț[2].
  • Moshe Idel was born on +1947-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Among Moshe Idel's spouses was Q117327760[9].
  • Moshe Idel held citizenship in Romania[10].
  • Moshe Idel held citizenship in Israel[11].
  • Moshe Idel worked as a historian[4].
  • Moshe Idel's professions included philologist[5].
  • Moshe Idel's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Moshe Idel worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Moshe Idel's field of work was biblical studies[12].
  • Moshe Idel's field of work was philosophy[13].
  • Moshe Idel was employed by Harvard University[14].
  • Moshe Idel was educated at University of Haifa[15].
  • Moshe Idel's education included a stint at Hebrew University of Jerusalem[16].
  • Moshe Idel's doctoral advisor was Shlomo Pines[17].
  • Moshe Idel received the Israel Prize[18].
  • Moshe Idel received the Bialik Prize[19].
  • Moshe Idel received the The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[20].
  • Moshe Idel received the Rothschild Prize[21].
  • Moshe Idel received the Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit[22].
  • Moshe Idel was a member of Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Moshe Idel is recorded as male[24].
  • Moshe Idel's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Moshe Idel supervised Avriʾel Bar-Levav as a doctoral student[26].
  • Moshe Idel supervised Jonathan Garb as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Târgu Neamț[2], Moshe Idel… he was born on +1947-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Haifa[15], a public research university[28], in Israel[29], founded in 1963[30], headquartered in Haifa[31] and Hebrew University of Jerusalem[16], a university[32], in Israel[33], founded in 1918[34], headquartered in Jerusalem[35]. Moshe Idel's doctoral advisor was Shlomo Pines[17]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[4], philologist[5], university teacher[6], and philosopher[7]. Fields of work include biblical studies[12], an academic discipline[37] and philosophy[13], an academic discipline[38]. Among Moshe Idel's employers was Harvard University[14]. Doctoral students include Avriʾel Bar-Levav[26], a Judaic scholar[39], b. 1960[40], of Israel[41]; Jonathan Garb[27], a Judaic scholar[42], b. 1967[43], of Israel[44], specialised in Kabbalah[45]; Haviva Pedaya[46], a poet[47], b. 1957[48], of Israel[49], awarded the Bernstein Prize[50], specialised in Kabbalah[51]; Ron Margolin[52], a religious studies scholar[53], b. 1957[54], of Israel[55]; Ronit Meroz[56], a professor[57], b. 1970[58], of Israel[59]; and Zvi Mark[60], a professor[61], b. 1963[62], of Israel[63], specialised in Jewish thought[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[18], an award[65], in Israel[66], founded in 1953[67]; Bialik Prize[19], a literary award[68], in Israel[69], founded in 1933[70], headquartered in Tel Aviv[71]; The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[20], a science award[72], in Israel[73], founded in 2002[74]; Rothschild Prize[21], a science award[75], in Israel[76], founded in 1959[77]; and Commander of the Order of Cultural Merit[22].

Personal Life

Moshe Idel was married to Q117327760[9].

Why It Matters

Moshe Idel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78]

His notable doctoral advisees include Haviva Pedaya[79], a poet[80], b. 1957[81], of Israel[82], awarded the Bernstein Prize[83], specialised in Kabbalah[84].

FAQs

Where was Moshe Idel born?

Moshe Idel's place of birth was Târgu Neamț[2].

Who was Moshe Idel married to?

Moshe Idel's spouses include Q117327760[9].

What did Moshe Idel do for work?

Moshe Idel worked as historian[4], philologist[5], university teacher[6], and philosopher[7].

Where did Moshe Idel go to school?

Moshe Idel was educated at University of Haifa[15] and Hebrew University of Jerusalem[16].

What awards did Moshe Idel receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[18], Bialik Prize[19], The EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture[20], and Rothschild Prize[21].

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