Rabbinic Titles

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All early generations Sages did not require any title appendixed to their name since their very name alone was greater then even the title 'Rabban' that was reserved for the Nasi.
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All early generations Sages did not require any title appendixed to their name since their very name alone was greater then even the title 'Rabban' that was reserved for the Nasi. This was true for all Biblical personalities, the Anshi Knesset Hagadoel and the [[Zugot]]
  
  

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Many different Rabbinic titles have been used throughout Jewish history.

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Prophets

HaRoeh

Literally 'the seer' was used for early prophets like Shmuel Hanavi.

Ish Helokim

Used to refer either to an anonymous Navi as in the case the case of Elkana. Sometimes it is used to refer to a Navi when he is together with his students as in the case of Elisha.

HaChozeh

HaNavi

Tanaim and Amoraim

Early Generations

All early generations Sages did not require any title appendixed to their name since their very name alone was greater then even the title 'Rabban' that was reserved for the Nasi. This was true for all Biblical personalities, the Anshi Knesset Hagadoel and the Zugot

 
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