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Rav Mesharshiya [1] [2] (or R. Mesharshya, [3] or Rav Mesharsheya, [4] or Rav Mesharshia; Hebrew: רב משרשיא) was a Babylonian rabbi, of the fifth generation of amoraim.
It would appear that "Rav Acha the son of Rav" was his grandfather, making Mesharshiya himself a great-grandson of the great Amora Rav. [5] His father-in-law appears under the name "R. Kahana the father-in-law of R. Mesharshiya". [6]
His principle teacher was Rava, and they are mentioned together dozens of times in the Talmud. It is possible he was also a pupil of Abaye. [7] He was a close colleague of Rav Papa, who was also a pupil of Rava, and he even sent his son to study under Rav Papa. [8] R. Joseph the son of R. Ila'i was also among his colleagues. [9]
Three of his sons became Amora sages. Their names were Raba, [10] R. Sama, [11] and R. Isaac. [12]
It is said that when he died, the palm trees became full of thorns in place of dates, as a sign of mourning. [13]
Rabbinical eras |
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Rav Mesharshiya [1] [2] (or R. Mesharshya, [3] or Rav Mesharsheya, [4] or Rav Mesharshia; Hebrew: רב משרשיא) was a Babylonian rabbi, of the fifth generation of amoraim.
It would appear that "Rav Acha the son of Rav" was his grandfather, making Mesharshiya himself a great-grandson of the great Amora Rav. [5] His father-in-law appears under the name "R. Kahana the father-in-law of R. Mesharshiya". [6]
His principle teacher was Rava, and they are mentioned together dozens of times in the Talmud. It is possible he was also a pupil of Abaye. [7] He was a close colleague of Rav Papa, who was also a pupil of Rava, and he even sent his son to study under Rav Papa. [8] R. Joseph the son of R. Ila'i was also among his colleagues. [9]
Three of his sons became Amora sages. Their names were Raba, [10] R. Sama, [11] and R. Isaac. [12]
It is said that when he died, the palm trees became full of thorns in place of dates, as a sign of mourning. [13]