R. Achai Gaon (Sheiltot) – Intellectual Profile

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R. Achai Gaon
Name
R. Achai Gaon
ר' אחאי גאון, ר' אחאי משבחא, ר' אחא משבחא
Dates8th century
LocationPumbedita, Eretz Yisrael
WorksSheiltot
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Torah Commentary

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