Akiba Visiting the Sick

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 197

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

197. Akiba Visiting the Sick. Nedarim, f. 40a.

Aboab, Men. Ham.

ch. 207.

Maase Buch No. 116. Steinschneider, Heb. Bibliographic, Vol.22, p. 135-136.

Cod. G. 184, No. 184.

Themes

Wisdom Healing Demons Death Shekhinah

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