Ramanuja was a theologian, philosopher, and scriptural exegete. He made important contributions as an exegete, biblical critic and grammarian. Parrish categorized Brueggemann as being an exegete and theologian. One who practices exegesis is called an "exegete" (; from Greek ). His brother was the exegete and philosopher Philo of Alexandria. As an exegete he exercised a powerful influence on theological investigation. Historian and exegete Ibn Kathir mentioned similar theories in his book "Al-Bidaya wa'l-Nihaya". Italian exegete, philosopher, and physician; born at Cesena about 1475; died at Bologna in 1550. He was a Shafi'i-Ash'ari scholar, a judge, a Sufi (mystic) and a Qur'anic exegete ("mufassir"). The New Testament exegete, Rudolf Bultmann, explains the way ambiguity functions in the Fourth Gospel. Tremper Longman describes her as a "balanced and sane exegete". It is chiefly on the latter work that Paul's reputation as an exegete rests. Thus, virtual organization must exegete respect for differences among the team.