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Old June 23rd, 2012, 02:22 PM   #1
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Default Akiva ben Joseph


Anyone ever heard of this dude?

I don't know much, but based on what I've read, modern Judaism takes mostly from his teachings.

Also, he's the reason why Song of Songs and Esther are in the Bible.

Interesting dude. He died at the age of 97 by the hands of the Romans.
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