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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Schechter, Solomon; M. Seligsohn (1901–1906). "Jose, Abba, Ben Hanin". In Singer, Isidore; et al. (eds.). The Jewish Encyclopedia . New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Its bibliography:
- Bacher, in R. E. J. xxxvii. 299;
- Heilprin, Seder ha-Dorot, ii.