The Prince and the Emperors: The Life and Times of Rabbi Judah the Prince by Dov Zakheim
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A biographical account of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi (Rabbi Judah the Prince), also known as Rebbe, and the human and historical context that shaped the Mishna and Gemara.
Drawing upon both Jewish and Roman sources, it provides a portrait of this important rabbinic sage, as well as insight into the Jewish encounter with Rome.
Year first published: 2021
