Great Throughts Treasury
This site is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Alan William Smolowe who gave birth to the creation of this database.
Simon ben Zoma, or simply Ben Zoma
Mystical Speculator, Tanna, Interpreter of Jewish Scriptures,last of the authoritative biblical expositors
"Who is a hero? He who conquers his will."
"Ben Zoma said, “Who is wise? The one who learns from all people… “Who is mighty? The one who subdues the evil inclination… “Who is rich? The who who rejoices in his portion…. “Who is honored? The one who honors other human beings….”"