Ralbag R Levi ben Gershon

Ralbag - R' Levi ben Gershon (1288–1370), France; Philosopher, physician, mathematician, astronomer, talmudic and Torah commentator. Little is known about his life – even the place and date of his death is unclear. In his great philosophical work, Milchamot Hashem, he critiques the Rambam on some points where he deviates from Aristotelian teaching. He was also a fervent believer in astrology, and astrological determinism pervades his philosophical work, though he did believe in human free will. His philosophical views led to opposition to his works in some circles. Perhaps best known today for his commentary on Tanach, which displays his wide learning and interweaves halakhic matters and rulings.