Judah ha-Nasi

2nd century rabbi and editor of the Mishnah

Judah ha-Nasi (135–219) was the 2nd century rabbi and editor of the Mishnah. He was born in Judea in 135. He died in Sepphoris in 219, at the age of 84.

Among the titles that carry the name are Mishnah.

Judah ha-Nasi was the son of Simeon ben Gamliel II. He had two recorded children, Gamaliel III and Simeon ben Judah ha-Nasi. He is recorded as following Judaism.

The entry appears in 34 languages, placing Judah ha-Nasi among the philosophy names followed well outside Israel.

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