Joseph ibn Plat

Joseph ibn Plat was a prominent Rabbinical authority of the 12th century CE. His birthplace is believed to be southern Spain, although some scholars suggest he may have been born in the Byzantine Empire. He spent time in various locations, including Provence, where he settled in Lunel, as well as Rome, Italy. It is also possible that he traveled to other regions, such as France, Lorraine, Lombardy, and Spain. During his lifetime, he interacted with several notable figures, including Maimonides and Abraham ben Isaac of Narbonne, with whom he corresponded.

Joseph ibn Plat's writings include a treatise on prayers titled Tikkun Soferim, of which a fragment remains. He also authored halakic treatises and commentaries on Talmudic books, such as Nedarim and Hullin. These works are quoted in various texts, including the Ittur, Kol Bo, and Shittah Mequbbetzet to Nedarim, with extracts found in the Pardes. Several prominent scholars, including Abraham ben David, Asher ben Meshullam, and Zerahiah ha-Levi Gerondi, received instruction from him and corresponded with him. The exact dates of his life are uncertain, with some sources indicating he was active in 1205 and died in 1225, while others suggest he may have died before 1198.