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Ran
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R. Nissim b. Reuven Gerondi, Ran
ר' ניסים בן ראובן גירונדי, ר"ן
Dates1310?-1375?
LocationGerona, Barcelona
WorksChiddushei HaRan, commentary on Nedarim, commentary on Rif, responsa, Derashot HaRan, commentary on Sefer Bereshit, liturgical and other poems
Exegetical Characteristics
Influenced byRamban, Rashba
Impacted onRivash, R. Chasdai Crescas

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  • Name – R. Nissim b. Reuven Gerondi, Ran
    • Hebrew name – ר' ניסים בן ראובן, ר"ן
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