Samuel David Luzzatto: The BI-Centennial of His Birth

Samuel David Luzzatto (Italy, 1800-1865) stood at the head of the Rabbinical College of Padua for many years. He was a poet and researcher of literature, Bible commentator and philosopher, essayist and critic. In addition he corresponded with the major Jewish thinkers of his day on the Enlightenment, Reform movements, and nationalism. In all these areas he distinguished himself through his originality and honesty. These papers were delivered at a conference marking his bicentennial, where scholars from Israel, Italy and France presented his contributions in the above fields.Bonfil, Robert is the author of 'Samuel David Luzzatto: The BI-Centennial of His Birth', published 2004 under ISBN 9789654931854 and ISBN 9654931850.