Joshua ben Perachiah
Era of the Pairs (Zugot)150 BCE – 100 BCE(50 years)
Joshua ben Perachiah was the first of the third pair of the Zugot and served as Nasi of the Sages. According to tradition, he was the teacher of Jesus.
Biography
Joshua ben Perachiah was the first of the third pair of the Zugot and served as Nasi of the Sages. According to tradition, he was the teacher of Jesus.
Life Story
Childhood
He was from Jerusalem.
Teachers
Yose ben Yochanan.
Students
Nittai the Arbellite, and according to tradition, Jesus.
Key Events
He fled to Alexandria during the persecutions of Yannai.
Influence
He transmitted the Torah in his generation.
His Way and Views
Torah Study
He emphasized appointing for oneself a teacher and acquiring a companion.
Ethics
Keeping away from doubt.
Character
Cautious.
Famous Quotes
"Appoint for yourself a teacher, acquire for yourself a friend, and keep away from doubt."
Students
Nittai the Arbellite
Teachers
Yose ben Yochanan
Timeline
150 לפנה״ס
Birth
100 לפנה״ס
Passing