Johanan (exilarch) explained

Johanan was a Jewish Exilarch of the 2nd century AD^[1] succeeding his brother Nahum.^[2] according to the Seder Olam Zutta. He is either the son or descendant of Akkub,^[3] although more likely he is the son of Ahijah.^[4] The date of his tenure is disputed.^[5]

See also

• Exilarch
• Seder Olam Zutta
• List of Babylonian Exilarchs

External links

• Jewish Encyclopedia- Exilarch
• Genealogy of the House of David- Johanan, 3rd Exilarch

Notes and References

1. Web site: a history of the jews in babylonia v. later sasanian times – Jacob Neusner – Google Books . 2021-07-03. Neusner . Jacob .
2. Web site: Exilarch. www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org.
3. Book: This Noble House: Jewish Descendants of King David in the Medieval Islamic East – Arnold E. Franklin – Google Books . 2012-10-15 . 978-0812206401 . 2021-07-03. Franklin . Arnold E. .
4. Web site: Johanan, 3rd Exilarch. The House of David.
5. Book: A History of the Jews in Babylonia, Part 1: The Parthian Period – Jacob Neusner – Google Books . 2008-12-15 . 9781606080740 . 2021-07-03. Neusner . Jacob .