Men of the Great Assembly
Anshei Knesset HaGedolah (jan 1, 516 BC – jan 1, 332 BC)
Description:
Among the developments in Judaism that are attributed to the rabbis of this period are the fixing of the Jewish biblical canon (including the Book of Ezekiel, Daniel, Esther, and the Twelve Minor Prophets); the introduction of the Feast of Purim; and the institution of many prayers and rituals including the Amidah prayer.
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Date:
jan 1, 516 BC
jan 1, 332 BC
~ 184 years