Don Isaac (Yitzchak) ben Judah Abrabanel, 1437-1508. Late medieval Spanish Jewish philosopher, theologian and statesman. His political writings and biblical commentaries paved the way for later humanist thought. 1. Catholic Encyclopedia: Don Isaac Abrabanel - Short review of his life and writings, by Romain Butin. 2. Don Isaac Abravanel - Detailed information on the careers of this Jewish scholar and his son, from Maurice Abravanel. 3. Great Leaders of Our People: Don Yitzchak Abrabanel - Biographical article with an emphasis on the Judaic aspects of this thinker's career. 4. Isaac ben Judah Abravanel: Statesman, Financier, and Biblical Commentator - Biographical article from JewishGates.com. 5. The Alhambra Decree and Abrabanel's Answer - English-language text of the infamous 1492 edict expelling the Jews from Spain, and Isaac Abrabanel's reply.

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