Rabbinic Titles
From Zissil
(Difference between revisions)
Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
==Tanaim and Amoraim== | ==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. | ||
Revision as of 12:05, 19 April 2013
Many different Rabbinic titles have been used throughout Jewish history.
Contents |
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
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.