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Abba of Acre

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Abba of Acre (Hebrew: אבא דמן עכו, translit: Abba d'min Akko) was an amora from Acre who flourished at the end of the 3rd century.

He was greatly respected by Rabbi Abbahu and praised as an example of modesty.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Sotah 40a
  •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSinger, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Abba of Acre". The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. It has the following bibliography:
  • Bacher, Ag. Pal. Amor. iii.526.