Simeon ben Lakisch

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Simeon ben Lakish , usually Resch Lakish ( Heb. ריש לקיש, Resch for R abbi Sch im'on) called, was Amoraim the second generation in Galilee .

He lived about 200–275, was the brother-in-law (husband of the sister) of Rabbi Jochanan and, like him, lived in Tiberias , but died earlier than him.

The calling legend says he was a robber, repented, repented, and became a scribe.

literature

  • Isak Unna: R. Simon ben Lakisch, as a teacher of Halacha and Agada . Frankfurt / M. 1921
  • Israel Konovitz: Ma'arekhot ha-Amoraim I: Rabbi Jochanan - Resch Laqish . Jerusalem 1973
personal data
SURNAME Simeon ben Lakisch
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Resch Lakisch
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Jewish scholar (Amorae)
DATE OF BIRTH at 200
DATE OF DEATH at 275