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With Prof. Yerachmiel (Robert) Brody discussing the Geonim of Babylonia

We discuss the period of the Savaro'im, position of Gaon and what it meant and included, where the name comes from, the Yeshivos of Bavel (Pumpidisa & Sura), the yarchei kallah, famous Geonim & writings, Rav Sa'adyah Gaon, and much more.

To purchase "The Geonim of Babylonia and the Shaping of Medieval Jewish Culture":  https://www.amazon.com/Geonim-Babylonia-Shaping-Medieval-Culture/dp/030018932X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1614521595&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Brody&s=books&sr=1-2

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