Yehudah HaNasi
Rabbi and editor of the Mishnah
Born
None
None years ago
Died
December 1st, 217
1807 years ago — None years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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A leading Jewish sage in the late 2nd century, played a crucial role in compiling the Mishnah, a foundational text of Rabbinic Judaism. Acted as a political leader during Roman rule in Judea. His leadership contributed to the preservation and transmission of Jewish law and tradition in a period of significant upheaval. Also known for establishing a religious academy in Tiberias, fostering scholarship.
Compiled the Mishnah
Led the Sanhedrin in Tiberias
Influenced Jewish law and tradition
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