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Rashbam (רשב"ם) is a Hebrew acronym for Rabbi Shmuel ben Meir (c. 1085 - c. 1158). He was the grandson and student of the great Jewish biblical commentator Rashi. Like his grandfather, he was a biblical commentator and Talmudist of the first rank.

Born near Troyes, France, his mother was Yocheved, the daughter of Rashi, and his father was Meir ben Shmuel.

Rashbam's commentary on the Torah is characterized by an emphasis on the plain meaning (peshat) of the text.

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This emphasis occasionally caused controversy, as he did not seek to interpret difficult passages, but often accepted them at face value. While his commentaries on the Bible are noted for their brevity and clarity, his notes on the Talmud are known for their length and difficulty to follow.

In his personal character, Rashbam was noted for his piety and humility. He was conversant with Christian theology and is thought to have defended Jewish beliefs in public disputes arranged by Christian leaders to prove