Moses Cordovero (Ramak)

Rabbi Moses Cordovero, also referred to as Ramak, was a leading kabbalist who lived and taught in Safed. His best-known work, Pardes Rimmonim, is a systematization of various school of kabbalistic thought. He authored many highly influential works, including a defense of Kabbalah, a highly regarded ethical work based on kabbalistic thought, and a comprehensive commentary on the Zohar. He had many disciples and was considered the premier kabbalistic authority until superseded by Isaac Luria shortly after his death.