Johanan (exilarch)

Johanan was a Jewish Exilarch of the 2nd century AD[1] succeeding his brother Nahum.[2] according to the Seder Olam Zutta. He is either the son or descendant of Akkub,[3] although more likely he is the son of Ahijah.[4] The date of his tenure is disputed.[5]


References
  1. Neusner, Jacob. "a history of the jews in babylonia v. later sasanian times – Jacob Neusner – Google Books". Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  2. "Exilarch". www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org.
  3. Franklin, Arnold E. (2012-10-15). This Noble House: Jewish Descendants of King David in the Medieval Islamic East – Arnold E. Franklin – Google Books. ISBN 978-0812206401. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  4. "Johanan, 3rd Exilarch". The House of David.
  5. Neusner, Jacob (2008-12-15). A History of the Jews in Babylonia, Part 1: The Parthian Period – Jacob Neusner – Google Books. ISBN 9781606080740. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
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