133. Ten Philosophers: Rabbi Akiva

Jew Oughta Know - Ein Podcast von Jason Harris

Rabbi Akiva — just about the greatest sage of them all. War between Romans and Jews set his destiny in both life and death. Compassionate, humble, and brilliant, he was martyred by the Romans for daring to teach Torah when it had been forbidden, and his wisdom set forth Jewish learning for the next 2,000 years.

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