Editing Jewish philosophy (section)

=== Solomon ibn Gabirol ===
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[[Solomon ibn Gabirol]] was born in [[Málaga]] then moved to [[Valencia]].  Ibn Gabirol was one of the first teachers of [[Neoplatonism]] in Europe. His role has been compared to that of Philo. Ibn Gabirol occidentalized Greco-Arabic philosophy and restored it to Europe.  The philosophical teachings of Philo and ibn Gabirol were largely ignored by fellow Jews; the parallel may be extended by adding that Philo and ibn Gabirol both exercised considerable influence in secular circles; Philo upon early Christianity and Ibn Gabirol upon the scholars of medieval Christianity. Christian scholars, including [[Albertus Magnus]] and  [[Thomas Aquinas]], defer to him frequently.