R. Saadia Gaon

<p dir=ltr><span>R. Saadia Gaon (882-942) was unquestionably one of the most important if not </span><span>the</span><span> most important medieval Jewish thinker. He dealt with biblical exegesis philosophy grammar poetry prayer and Halakha and in many of these fields he is considered an innovator and a trailblazer paving new paths for his followers. Many of the sages who lived after him cited from his writings. He served as head of the Academy of Sūra Babylon</span><span> but the impact of his works was felt in all generations who lived and followed. This study seeks to describe and analyze R. Saadia Gaon's life his public enterprise his works and his influence on the generations after him.</span></p>