Benjamin of Tudela, Spanish explorer

• Published in: Mediterranean historical review Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 17 - 33
• Main Author: Shalev, Zur
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 01.06.2010
• Subjects: Benito Arias Montano; Benjamin of Tudela; cultural translation; early modern geography; early modern Spain; Hebraism; translation history; travel literature

The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela, written in the late twelfth century, has long been recognized as a unique source for both Jewish and Mediterranean history. This paper attempts to shift the focus to the text and its history, and examine the process of its translation and reception in early moder...