Jedaiah Bedersi
Jedaiah Bedersi · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Philosopher and poet; author of the philosophical-ethical classic 'Behinat Olam' (Examination of the World)
c. 1270, Béziers, France — c. 1340, Perpignan, France
Provence and Languedoc, France
Jedaiah Bedersi is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Philosopher and poet; author of the philosophical-ethical classic 'Behinat Olam' (Examination of the World)
Jedaiah ben Abraham Bedersi, called ha-Penini, was a Provençal Jewish poet, philosopher and physician best known for 'Behinat Olam' (Examination of the World), an eloquent ethical and philosophical meditation that became a classic of Hebrew literature. He also defended the study of philosophy during the Maimonidean controversy. He was a Jewish scholar of medieval southern France.
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Source: Jewish Encyclopedia
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Philosopher and poet; author of the philosophical-ethical classic 'Behinat Olam' (Examination of the World)
Source: Jewish Encyclopedia
