Simon I (High Priest) Explained

Simon I, son of Onias I, (310–291 or 300–270 BCE) was High Priest in the Temple in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period.

Some writers identify him with Simeon the Just: the Jewish Encyclopedia (1906) names Fränkel and Grätz as examples.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Bacher . Wilhelm . Schulim Ochser . Jewish Encyclopedia . SIMEON THE JUST . 2006-09-14 . 1901–1906 .

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