A report on Joseph Karo and Solomon Molcho
He himself inspired Joseph Caro and Shlomo Alkabetz.
- Solomon MolchoAnother promise, that he would merit to die a martyr's death sanctifying God's Name like Rabbi Shlomo Molcho had merited, did not transpire for an unspecified reason.
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Joseph Taitazak
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Talmudic authority and kabalist who lived at Salonica in the 15th and 16th centuries.
With such a disposition to asceticism and mysticism, it was but natural that Joseph should become enthralled by the messianic vagaries of Solomon Molcho, whom he supported while preaching at Salonica in 1529.
He was also considered one of the greatest Talmudists of his time, with even Joseph Caro invoking his authority.