| Name of Period | Time of Period | Prominent Personalities |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Biblical | 1-3448(3760-312 B.C.E.) | Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Mordecai |
| 2.Tannaim | 3448-3960(312 B.C.E.-200 C.E.) | Hillel, Shammai, Rabbi Akiva |
| 3.Amoraim* | 3960-4360(200-600 C.E.) | Rav, Shmuel, Abaye, Rava |
| 4.Gaonim | 4349-4790(589-1030 C.E.) | Rabbi Saadiah Gaon, Rabbi Hai Gaon |
| 5.Rishonim | 4760-5260(1000-1500 C.E.) | Rashi, Rambam, Ramban |
| 6.Acharonim | 5260-Present(1500 C.E.-........) | Rabbi Joseph Karo, Baal Shem Tov, Vilna Gaon, Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein |
* Includes Rabanan Savoroi
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