Giacomo Maria Airoli
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Giacomo Maria Airoli (1660 ā 27 March 1721) was a Jesuit Orientalist and Scriptural commentator. He was born at Genoa. During his career, he was professor of Hebrew in the Roman College, and later succeeded Cardinal Tolomei in the chair of controversy. His knowledge of Hebrew is shown by his Hebrew translation of a sermon of Pope Clement XI. Airoli died in Rome on 27 March 1721.
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Giacomo Maria Airoli | |
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Born | 1660 Genoa |
Died | 27 March 1721 (aged 60ā61) Rome |
Occupation | Orientalist, Hebraist |
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