Who is traditionally credited with compiling Tefilah as it is known today?

The Anshei Kneset Hagedolah, or the "Men of the Great Assembly," are traditionally credited with compiling the Tefilah, which refers to the structured prayers and blessings as they are known in Jewish practice today. This group, composed of sages who lived during the period following the Babylonian exile, played a crucial role in shaping the liturgy of Jewish prayer. They gathered together to institute many of the foundational aspects of Jewish worship, including the formulation of the Amidah (the standing prayer) and other key prayers that are central to Jewish religious life.

Their work ensured that the Tefilah not only reflected the theological principles and communal needs of the Jewish people during their time but also set a framework that would be followed and adapted in subsequent generations. This historical context highlights the enduring nature of the prayers established by the Anshei Kneset Hagedolah, which still serve as the basis of contemporary Jewish liturgy.