Borbetzy, Nerses

Borbetzy, Nerses an Armenian theologian, was born near Tiflis about the middle of the 12th century. He applied himself diligently to the study of logic and theology, and became bishop of Bitlis. He died in 1317. He wrote a treatise on Logic, in which he traces with discernment the systems of Plato, Aristotle, Porphyry, of David the Philosopher, and others: — a short Explanation of the Pentateuch: — and Sermons. These works are cited in the Armenian manuscripts of the Imperial Librairy. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale. s.v.