Rava

For the third generation Amora sage of Babylon, with a similar name, see: Joseph b. Hama (his father). For another Amora sage of Babylon with a similar name, known as "Rabbah", see: Rabbah bar Nahmani.Abba ben Joseph bar Ḥama (c. 280 – 352 CE), who is exclusively referred to in the Talmud by the name Rava (רבא), was a Babylonian rabbi who belonged to the fourth generation of amoraim. He is known for his debates with Abaye, and is one of the most often-cited rabbis in the Talmud.