person · P0320

Ravai of Rov רב רבאי מרוב

The last named figure of the savoraic roster: "Rav Ravai of Rov, who was of our metivta — and they say he was gaon." Even his office is reported speech; the atlas records it at the Iggeret's own arm's length.

I. Who

Hebrew
רב רבאי מרוב
Era
savoraim

II. When

Traditional
fl. after Rav Eina and Rav Simona (mid-6th century)
Academic
fl. mid-6th century CE
Precision
unknown

III. Where

Places
Pumbedita

V. How do we know

ClaimEvidenceConfidenceSources
"And after this, Rav Ravai of Rov, and he was of our metivta, and they say (amrin) that he was gaon."
Confidence lowered because the gaonate itself is hearsay within the source; no years are given.
tradition ★★★☆☆