4 Sources that Establish the Authority of the Rabbis
- Pirkei Avot (first chapter of Mishna) - Ethics of the Fathers - shows the chain of authority being passed from Moses to Rabbi's
- Yochanan Ben Zakai leaves Jerusalem and sets up the first Rabbinic academy
- Moses is transported through time and sits at the back of Rabbi Akiva's classroom
- The Oven of Akhnai - A dispute between Rabbis with some game-changing consequences.
Timeline of Rabbinic Judaism
These datings are primarily based on traditional dates. To simplify the timeline, I've put end/death dates. All dates are approx. The Talmuds are both written and edited over centuries.
Interactive Timeline: Click on any rabbi's name (left) or timeline bar to view detailed information, Sefaria references, and related topics in the right panel. Hover for quick details.
Featured Video: The Reinvention of Judaism
This video explores how the Rabbis transformed Judaism from a Temple-based religion to a portable religion based on prayer, halacha (law), and the synagogue.
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