The Rishonim

The Rishonim -- A Historical Guide to the Early Masters of the Mesorah

Rashi ... Baalei Tosfos ... Rambam ... Ramban ... Rashba ... and the many other transmitters of our Mesorah ...

You study their words. Now, learn about their lives.

This eye-opening work brings clarity to the study of Shas and poskim through fascinating biographical portraits of the primary Rishonim. It features:

Life stories that give us a glimpse of their greatness
Sweeping historical backdrops of the Rishonim and their times
Valuable biographical details including their rebbeim, talmidim, and sefarim
Explanatory notes and source references
Comprehensive index, maps, and appendices rich with additional background information
An essential guide for learning!

"This is an important work since knowledge of the era, land, and background of each Rishon, and his relationship to other Rishonim, often enhances the understanding of their writings."
-- Rav Aharon Feldman, shlit"a