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The Journey of Hasdai ibn Shaprut
First Jew in any Muslim country to gain that kind of extensive power and trust.
His knowledge of medicines and poisons attracted attention of court and he was quickly made the Caliph's personal physician.
As physician he became confidante and trusted adviser or the king.
Became popular in court due to his unusual intelligence and suave.
Sent on high-profile secret missions for the Caliph, which required his tact, discretion and manipulative abilities.
He enhanced Spain's ability to be an autonomous cultural scientific center by translating medical texts
Raised in Cordova
He established a yeshiva in Spain and appointed Rabbi Moshe ben Hanoch* to oversee it.
Father was rich, pious and supportive of Torah scholars.
Great patron of poets*, who began to flock to Cordova.
Hasdai had private tutors in Hebrew, Latin and Arabic and Judaic studies.
Heard rumors about independent Jewish rule and asked all he came in contact with about it, ferreting out information
He told Joseph about his status in Cordova and the general Jewish condition.
He asked about his kingdom and lineage, and if he had any information about the coming of Moshiach.
Extremely hopeful, detailed his own lineage and wanted to maintain contact.
He would use influence to alleviate their suffering and they actively turned to him for help.
Made the leader of the Jews of Cordova by Al-Rahman III
Because of his power and influence, Jews perceived this as proof that G-d had not abandoned them
He was unusually tolerant and due to the success of his predecessors was able to devote more time and money to mundane peaceful pursuits.
Establish and maintain contact with Jewish communities as far as Central Asia.