Rabbi Abbahu | |
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Born | c. 279 |
Died | 320 |
Other names | Rabbi Abbahu of Kisrin (Caesarea Maritima) |
Occupation(s) | Talmudist, Rector of the Caesarean academy |
Known for | Leading amora of the third generation, expertise in Greek, influential with Roman authorities |
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Rabbi Abbahu (Hebrew: אבהו) was a Jew and Talmudist of the Talmudic Academies in Syria Palaestina from about 279 to 320 CE and is counted a member of the third generation of Amoraim. He is sometimes cited as Rabbi Abbahu of Kisrin (Caesarea Maritima).