Shem Tob ben Isaac Ardutiel facts for kids

Shem Tov ben Isaac Ardutiel (also known as Shem Tov ibn Isaac Ardutiel or Santob de Carrión) was an important Spanish Jewish writer and translator. He lived a long time ago, from about 1290 to 1369, during the 14th century. He was known for writing in Hebrew and for translating books from Arabic into other languages.

Who Was Shem Tov?

Shem Tov was a Jewish scholar who lived in Spain. In his time, Spain was a place where different cultures, like Christian, Muslim, and Jewish, often mixed. This helped him learn different languages and ideas. He became very good at writing and translating.

His Famous Work: Proverbios morales

Shem Tov's most famous work is called Proverbios morales. This title means "Moral Proverbs" or "Moral Sayings." It's a collection of poems and wise sayings that share important lessons about life, good behavior, and how to be a good person. People still study his work today because of its wisdom.