Rabbeinu Tam

Rabbeinu Tam was a French rabbi and poet (1100–1171). He was born at Ramerupt and died at Troyes.

Also recorded as Jacob ben Meir; Rabbi Jacob ben Meir; Yaakov ben Meir; Yaʿaqov Ben Me’ir Tam.

Overview

Born at Ramerupt in 1100, died at Troyes in 1171.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Jacob ben Meir, Rabbi Jacob ben Meir, Yaakov ben Meir and Yaʿaqov Ben Me’ir Tam. His recorded language was Hebrew. His recorded confession was Judaism.

He was the child of Meir ben Samuel and Yocheved bat Shlomo Yitzchaki.

Formation and teaching

As a teacher, Rabbeinu Tam is recorded in connection with Isaac ben Samuel, Joseph ben Isaac Bekhor Shor and Yom Tov of Joigny. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

How this article is evidenced

This article rests on 2 verified source records. held or issued by Wikidata and Wikipedia. The recorded source classes are reference work. Every statement above restates one of those records; where they are silent, this article is silent.

In detail

Isaac ben Samuel, Joseph ben Isaac Bekhor Shor and Yom Tov of Joigny are recorded as having studied under Rabbeinu Tam. the recorded working language is Hebrew.

Chronology

  1. 1100Rabbeinu Tam born at Ramerupt.
  2. 1171Rabbeinu Tam died at Troyes.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Rabbeinu Tam”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q944289: Rabbeinu Tam

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