Estori ha-Parchi: Medieval Geographer of Eretz Yisrael

🗺️ Exiled from France, Estori made his way the Land of Israel, where he became one of its most significant premodern geographers, making insights of relevance down to the present day.

You’re reading Stories from Jewish History, a weekly newsletter exploring Jewish thinkers, events, and artifacts, from the famous to the obscure. This week I have a real treat for you guys! Estori ha-Parchi is a great favorite of mine for his penetrating mind, notably nerdy interests, and cosmopolitan nature. In the course of my doctoral research, I int…