ABSTRACT
The medieval Hebrew scientific tradition that reflects the Greek heritage transmitted through Arabic sources began with a period of translations in the twelfth century, and was followed by further study and elaboration based on them. Though the main centres of activity were Spain and southern France, virtually all Jewish communities displayed some interest in the scientific disciplines. Indeed, poets, mystics, legal scholars, as well as philosophers, devoted considerable attention to scientific subjects (Goldstein 1979, 1985a).
