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Jewish Commentators — Their Lives and Works
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Simeon ben LakishYou can search by acronym (e.g., Rambam), a part of a name or an alternative spelling. Enter your own search terms HERE. or Select another name HERE. _______________________________ Hebrew Name(s): שימון בן לקיש; ריש לקיש Other Names: Simon ben Lakish, Resh Lakish, Shimon ben Lakish, Shimon bar Lakish, Shimon bar Lakisha Period: Amoraim — 3rd Century Location: Palestine Dates: 200–275 CE Biography: Simon ben Lakish, a Second Generation Palestinian Amora spent most of his life in Sepphoris and Tiberius. He was a colleague of Yoḥanan ben Nappaḥa, his brother in law, teacher and halakhic opponent. He is renowned for his scholarship and integrity and also his great physical strength.
It is thought Resh Lakish studied under Judah II (Judah Nesiah) and Bar Kappara and that he attended the school of Oshaiah in Caesarea. He accompanied Yoḥanan Nappaḥa to Tiberius and became second in charge of his school there. He gained a reputation for his scholarship and acuteness in halakhic and aggadic matters.
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