Rava (amora)

Rava
Alleged tomb of Abaye and Rava
Born
Abba ben Joseph bar Ḥama

c. 280
Died352
Burial placeHar Yavnit, Upper Galilee
32°59′29″N 35°31′01″E / 32.99139°N 35.51694°E / 32.99139; 35.51694
Occupation(s)Talmudist, Rabbi
Known forDebates with Abaye, numerous citations in the Talmud
Notable workHead of the Talmudic Academy of Mahoza

Abba ben Joseph bar Ḥama (c. 280 – 352 CE), who is exclusively referred to in the Talmud by the name Rava (רבא‎), was a Babylonian rabbi who belonged to the fourth generation of amoraim. He is known for his debates with Abaye, and is one of the most often cited rabbis in the Talmud.


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