Acher

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Acher

(Heb.)

The Talmudic name of the Apostle Paul. The Talmud narrates the story of the four Tanaim, who entered the Garden of Delight, i.e., came to he initiated; Ben Asai, who looked and lost his sight; Ben Zoma, who looked and lost his reason; Acher, who made depredations in the garden and failed; and Rabbi Akiba, who alone succeeded. The Kabalists say that Acher is Paul. (TG).

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Shortly: The Talmudic name of the Apostle Paul. The Talmud narrates the story of the four Tanaim, who ent...