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What was Saadia Gaon's contribution to Jewish philosophy?

  • He integrated Jewish theology with Greek philosophy

  • He rejected Greek philosophy

  • He combined Jewish theology with Islamic philosophy

  • He separated Jewish theology from Greek philosophy

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Saadia Gaon's philosophical work "The Book of Beliefs and Opinions" represents the first systematic attempt to integrate Jewish theology with components of ancient Greek philosophy.
Unveiling the Wisdom of Saadia Gaon: A Journey into the Life and Teachings of a 10th-Century Rabbi

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