#31 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 1)

During the 6th and 7th centuries, Jewish populations were centred in territories ruled by the Sassanian, Byzantine and the Western Roman empires. In this podcast episode, David Solomon examines how Jewish life unfolded during these two centuries. He explores the changing fortunes of the renowned Jewish academies of Sura and Pumbedita; the role and status … Continue reading "#31 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 1)" The post #31 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period #36 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 3) #33 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 3)