Christian humanist and Hebraist
Johannes Reuchlin
Life
1455–1522
He defended Hebrew books against Pfefferkorn, though his interest did not erase prejudice.
What the sources say
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3 statements
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Johannes Reuchlin regarded Hebrew as humanity's original language.
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Reuchlin opposed Pfefferkorn's proposed wholesale confiscation of Hebrew books.
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Reuchlin's defense of Hebrew literature did not eliminate his prejudice against Jews.