The Geography, Politics, and Culture of Bavel in the Amoraic Era

from The Mesorah: Tracing the Transmission of Torah · host Aryeh Leibowitz

In this episode, we set the stage for the world of the Amoraim of Bavel. Explore the geography, politics, and Jewish life of Sasanian Babylonia, and uncover the role of the Reish Galusa (Exilarch) in shaping the social and religious dynamics of the time. This foundational overview provides the essential context for understanding the great sages of the Talmud Bavli.

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