Ḥaninai (Ḥanina) Kahana B. Abraham

Principal (gaon) of the academy at Pumbedita (782-786). Nothing is known of his life and labors except that he displeased the exilarch, and was therefore removed from office, Huna Mar ha-Levi being installed in his place.

Bibliography:

  * Grätz, Geschichte der Juden, v. 421.



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