Rabbi Isaac Abarbanel (1437-1508) was a prominent Jewish scholar, philosopher, and statesman from Portugal. He is best known for his commentaries on the Bible and Talmud, which reflect his deep understanding of Jewish texts and thought. Abarbanel also served as a financial advisor to the King of Portugal and played a significant role in the Jewish community during a time of great upheaval. In 1492, following the Spanish Inquisition, Abarbanel was forced to leave Spain. He settled in Italy, where he continued his scholarly work and wrote extensively on Jewish philosophy and history. His writings have had a lasting impact on Jewish thought and are still studied today.