Johanan ben Zakai
1st-century rabbi and an important Jewish sage
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Summary
Johanan ben Zakai was born on 50 BC[1] in Judaea[2]. He died on 70[3] in Yavne[4]. He worked as a rabbi[5], Nasi[6], and Av Beit Din[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,499 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tiberias[9]
- Field of work: Judaism[10]
- Student: Eliezer ben Hurcanus[11], Joshua ben Hananiah[12], Shimon ben Nethanel[13], Yose HaKohen[14], Eleazar ben Arach[15], Hanina ben Dosa[16]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Part of: Tannaim[19]
- Commons category: Johanan ben Zakai[20]
- Given name: Yohanan[21]
- Work location: Jerusalem[22]
- Student of: Hillel the Elder[23], Shammai the elder[24]
- Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hebrew[27]
- Name in native language: רבן יוחנן בן זכאי[28]
- Different from: Ben-Zakai, Y. (Yoḥanan)[29]
Why It Matters
Johanan ben Zakai has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Johanan ben Zakai born?
Johanan ben Zakai's place of birth was Judaea[2].
Where did Johanan ben Zakai die?
Johanan ben Zakai died in Yavne[4].
What did Johanan ben Zakai do for work?
Johanan ben Zakai worked as a rabbi[5], Nasi[6], and Av Beit Din[7].