Johannes Pfefferkorn

Johannes Pfefferkorn

Johannes (Josef) Pfefferkorn (1469–1523) was a German Catholic theologian and writer who converted from Judaism. Pfefferkorn actively preached against the Jews and attempted to destroy copies of the Talmud, and engaged in a long running pamphleteering battle with Johann Reuchlin.

Read more about Johannes Pfefferkorn:  Early Life, Anti-Jewish Writings, Against Hebrew Books, Battle of Pamphlets, Works