Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Intellectual Exchange in the Medieval and Early Modern Mediterranean (original) (raw)

This paper explores the intellectual exchanges among Jewish, Christian, and Muslim mystics in the Mediterranean during the medieval and early modern periods, focusing especially on the influences during the 13th century. It highlights the interactions between prominent figures such as Abraham Abulafia, Abraham Maimuni, and Muhyiddin Ibn al-Arabi, demonstrating how these mystics acknowledged and drew from each other's traditions, despite their distinct religious backgrounds. The discussion also touches on the resurgence of interest in these intellectual traditions in later centuries, particularly among Jewish scholars in the Iberian Peninsula and Italy.