In the summer of 1263, in the royal palace of Barcelona, a Jewish rabbi and a converted Jew stood before King James I of Aragon to debate the most consequential questions of their age: Had the Messiah come? Was the Torah superseded? Did the Talmud blaspheme? The Disputation of Barcelona is Nachmanides' own account of that remarkable encounter — a work of wit, courage, and unflinching conviction that has inspired readers for seven centuries. This modern-English edition renders the great rabbi's words in clear, present-day language while remaining faithful to the original's meaning and spirit. Whether you come to it as a student of history, a seeker of wisdom, or a lover of spirited intellectual exchange, you will find here a timeless drama of faith and reason. Part of The Sacred Wisdom Library.