Geonim
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The Geonim withdrew in favor of the Rabbis.
From Jewish History : an essay in the philosophy of history by Dubnow, S. M. (Simon Markovich)
Maimonides, in later times, frequently adopted this method of communicating with whole communities, and many of the Geonim and other Jewish authorities followed the same plan.
From The Book of Delight and Other Papers by Abrahams, Israel
The commentaries of the Geonim have been mentioned above.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
Accordingly, he aimed to show that the Tanaim, Amoraim, Saboraim, Geonim, and rabbis of later generations were versed in the sciences, were familiar with foreign history, and interested in the affairs of the world.
From The Haskalah Movement in Russia by Raisin, Jacob S.
It is only when no reading satisfies him that he assumes an interpolation or an error, in this event frequently resorting to the Responsa of the Geonim.
From Rashi by Szold, Adele
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