ELEAZAR BEN SHAMMUA

(fl. 2nd cent)

   Palestinian tanna. He was one of the last pupils of Akiva. After Simeon Bar Kokhbas revolt (132-5), he was ordained by Judah ben Bava. Several of his teachings were incorporated into the Mishnah by his pupil Judah ha-Nasi. He is included among the Ten Martyrs of the Hadrianic persecutions.