Akiba ben Joseph
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Rabbi Akiba ben Joseph (ca. 50 – ca. 135) was one of the leading rabbis of the 2nd century; he was martyred by the Romans. He has been called the father of Rabbinic Judaism.
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- Jesting and levity lead a man to lewdness.
- Pirkei Avot, 3:17
- A fence to wisdom is silence.
- Pirkei Avot, 3:17
- Beloved is man, for he was created in the image of God.
- Pirkei Avot, 3:18
- Beloved are Israel, for they were called children of the All-present.
- Pirkei Avot, 3:18
