The Palestinian Jewish scholars under the Antonine…

The Palestinian Jewish scholars under the Antonine emperors, who restore milder policies concerning Jews and their religious practice, resume their work, particularly in Galilee, which becomes the seat of the patriarchate.

Here, under the direction of Judah ha-Nasi, the tannaim complete the final redaction of the Mishnah, which serves as the foundation of both the Palestinian and the Babylonian Talmud.