Talmud
the collection of Jewish law and tradition consisting of the Mishnah and the Gemara and being either the edition produced in Palestine a.d. c400 or the larger, more important one produced in Babylonia a.d. c500.
the Gemara.
Origin of Talmud
1Other words from Talmud
- Tal·mud·ism, noun
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How to use Talmud in a sentence
For instance, the Talmud – the main source of Jewish law – refers to the fetus as part of the mother’s body.
There is no one ‘religious view’ on abortion: A scholar of religion, gender and sexuality explains | LGBTQ-Editor | June 19, 2022 | No Straight NewsOur second, Raphael Magarik, studied Talmud most days after work.
Obama planted a sapling in the garden of the presidential residence and even quoted a story from the Jewish Talmud.
Obama and Netanyahu Make Peace During President’s First Israel Visit | Eli Lake | March 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTYesh Atid MK, Ruth Calderon, taught Talmud and Professor Yehuda Liebes taught Zohar.
What if, instead I wanted to learn Talmud or become a rabbi?
Men are cautioned by the Jewish Talmud to be careful lest they cause women to weep, "for God counts their tears."
How to be Happy Though Married | E. J. Hardy.The entire Talmud may be roughly described as an extended commentary on the Mosaic Law.
Creed And Deed | Felix AdlerAs his opponents rightly affirmed, he set up a new and much stricter Talmud.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzItzig had studied Talmud until he had attained his eighteenth year.
Rabbi and Priest | Milton GoldsmithTo speak of a completed Talmud is as incorrect as to speak of a biblical canon.
Jewish Literature and Other Essays | Gustav Karpeles
British Dictionary definitions for Talmud
/ (ˈtælmʊd) /
the primary source of Jewish religious law, consisting of the Mishnah and the Gemara
either of two recensions of this compilation, the Palestinian Talmud of about 375 ad, or the longer and more important Babylonian Talmud of about 500 ad
Origin of Talmud
1Derived forms of Talmud
- Talmudic or Talmudical, adjective
- Talmudism, noun
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Cultural definitions for Talmud
[ (tahl-mood, tal-muhd) ]
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