The introduction to Medieval Jewish Philosophy will focus on the emergence of systematic philosophy among Jewish authors in the Middle Ages. Beginning with Saadyah Gaon, continuing with Solomon Ibn Gabirol, Yehuda Halevi and concluding with Moses Maimoindes, the introduction will present and analyze the fundamental questions dealt by Jewish philosophers and their impact on the development of new forms of Jewish religiosity. Special attention will be given to the impact of Platonic and Aristotelian philosophy on the emergence of medieval Jewish philosophy.