Akiba ben Joseph
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- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Education, Religion, Ethics, Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Theology, Theologians, Empires, Dynasties, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Jewish sage, rabbi, and martyr{$I[g]Israel;Akiba ben Joseph} The most influential rabbi in the formation of Jewish legal tradition and Mishnah, Akiba is the one scholar most often quoted in the text. He espoused the unsuccessful cause of Bar Kokhba and died a martyr. The legends about Akiba have been almost as influential as his teachings and life.
Early Life
Akiba ben Joseph (ah-KIHV-ah behn JOH-zehf) was born to humble parents. His father’s name was Joseph, but tradition has no other information about his parentage. Akiba worked as...
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