Peter Meister states that this Jewish asceticism emerged in the 10th century, grew much wider with prevalence in southern Europe and the Middle East through the Jewish pietistic movement.
Peter Meister berpendapat bahwa asketisme Yahudi ini muncul pada abad ke-10 dan kelak menyebar luas, terutama di Eropa Selatan dan Timur Tengah, melalui gerakan kesalehan Yahudi.