  The central discussion on the theory of humanity in Sefer ha-‘Ikkarim is located in the third treatise, which covers the principle of Torah from heaven and its roots. The philosophical issue present throughout the sections of this treatise is that of the nature of human perfection. To put it mildly, Albo’s discussion on this topic has not merited intensive treatment in the academic literature. Aside from this concept, the treatise addresses in depth the idea of prophecy and several aspects of the Torah of Moses and its commandments. In one section of his discussion on the last topic, Albo responds to the attacks of a Christian scholar on the Torah of Moses, including both apologetic and polemic elements in his rejoinders.