Rabbi Moshe ben Nahman, Nahmanides
Under pressure of forced conversions in Spain, King James I of Aragon, granted Rabbi Moshe Ben Nachman, also known as Nachmanides (or the Ramban), to defend the Jewish faith without fear of retribution in 1263 CE.
Nachmanides, a Torah scholar, Talmudic authority, and Kabbalist, refuted all Christian claims against the practice of Torah Law and the Jewish definition of the Messiah, dealing a heavy blow to Christian doctrine.
The promised religious immunity, as so often in the past, did not hold up.
In dealing with the fallout, the Church charged Nachmanides with blasphemy, forcing him to flee Spain, leaving Jewish pogroms in its wake.
Nachmanides moved to Israel and arrived in Jerusalem in 1267 CE.
In this picture is the seal of Nachmanides, found in 1972 close to Tel Kisan in the Valley of Akko.
Made of cast copper, the text reads: Moshe b’Rabbi Nahman. Nuach Nefesh, Gerondi, Chazak — “Moses, the son of Rabbi Nahman of restful soul, the Gerundian. Be Strong!”
Overview
In 1267 preeminent scholar, Nahmanides (The Ramban) emigrated from Spain and resettled in Jerusalem.
This small bronze seal was discovered near Akko in 1972. The text reads - Moshe b’Rabbi Nahman. Nuah Nefesh, Gerondi Hazak —
“Moses the son of Rabbi Nahman of restful soul, the Gerundian Be Strong!”
Shachar, Yeshaya, Chotmo shel HaRamban, p. 137-142
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