Akiba

Jewish Encyclopedia: Akiba Ben Joseph Jewish Encyclopedia: Akiba Ben Joseph- Extensive article on the great rabbi's life, family, students, and impact on Judaism. Jewish Virtual Library: Rabbi Akiba (Akiva) ben Joseph Jewish Virtual Library: Rabbi Akiba (Akiva) ben Joseph- Biography of the 1st-century scholar and martyr. And Rabbi Akiva Laughed.... And Rabbi Akiva Laughed....- Talmudic interpretation of the laughter of the long-suffering Jewish leader.