Abraham ben Mordecai Galante

Abraham ben Mordecai Galante (died 1560) was an Italian kabbalist born in Rome at the beginning of the 16th century. Abraham, like his father Mordecai and his brother Moses of Safed, is represented by his contemporaries as a man of high character who led a holy life. Being wealthy, he erected a splendid mausoleum over the tomb of Simon ben Yoḥai at Meron, which is still admired.

He was the author of the following works:

See also

Jewish Encyclopedia bibliography

References

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