Solomon the Exilarch ruled the Diaspora Jewish community as Exilarch from 730 to 761.[1] He was the son of the exilarch Hasdai I. In consequence of a dearth of teachers, he installed a scholar from Pumbedita as head of the Academy of Sura a scholar from Pumbedita. This was contrary to traditional usage. According to Grätz, this scholar was Mar ben Samuel; according to Weiss, Mar Rab Judah ben Rab Naḥman. In the genealogical claim of Anan ben David, the founder of the Karaite sect, Solomon is omitted.[2]
References edit
- ^ http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/13860-solomon-the-exilarch [bare URL]
- ^ Judaeo Arabic Studies. Gil, Moshe. (2013). Volume III of Studies in Muslim-Jewish relations. p. 164
External links edit
- Solomon I the Exilarch- Jewish Encyclopedia