Alexander III, pope, friendly to the Jews, [421].
Alexandria, Jewish congregation of, [444].
Alfadhel, vizir of Saladin, relation of, to Maimonides, [472] ff.
Alfassi, Isaac ben Jacob, [285] f., [315] ff.
character of, [315].
death of, [309].
disciples, [314].
education of, [285].
"Halachoth," [286].
Alfonso II of Aragon, [387].
Alfonso II (the Noble) of Castile, censured by Innocent III for protecting the Jews, [499].
persecutes the Jews, [507].
Alfonso III of Portugal, favors the Jews, [618].
Alfonso VI, conquers Toledo, [294] f.
diplomacy of, [291].
employs Jews on diplomatic missions, [291].
tolerance of, [292].
Alfonso VIII, admits Jews to high positions, [384].
Alfonso X (the Wise), admits Jews to official positions, [592] f.
code of, [595].
imposes degrading restrictions upon the Jews, [594]–[6].
imprisons the Jews of Castile, [616].
rebellion of his son against, [616].