Editing Gersonides (section)

==Biography==
As in the case of the other [[medieval]] [[Jewish philosophy|Jewish philosophers]], little is known of his life. His family had been distinguished for piety and exegetical skill in Talmud, but though he was known in the Jewish community by commentaries on certain books of the [[Bible]], he never seems to have accepted any rabbinical post. It has been suggested{{by whom|date=September 2016}} that the uniqueness of his opinions may have put obstacles in the way of his advancement to a higher position or office. He is known to have been at [[Avignon]] and Orange during his life, and is believed to have died in 1344, though [[Zacuto]] asserts that he died at [[Perpignan]] in 1370.

Gersonides is known for his unorthodox views and rigid [[Aristotelianism]], which eventually led him to rationalize many of the miracles in the Bible. His commentary on the Bible was sharply criticized by the most prominent scholars, such as [[Isaac Abarbanel|Abarbanel]], [[Chisdai Crescas]], and [[Isaac ben Sheshet|Rivash]], the latter accusing him of [[heresy]] and almost banning his works.<ref>The Rishonim, The Artscroll history series, Pg. 179</ref>