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Talmud
Talmud (/ˈtɑːlmʊd, -məd, ˈtæl-/; Hebrew: תַּלְמוּד) is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism and the primary source of Jewish religious law (Halakha) and Jewish theology (Jewish Theology).
Etymology
The word "Talmud" is a Hebrew word meaning "learning, instruction". It is derived from the root 'LMD' which in Hebrew means 'to teach' or 'to learn'.
Related Terms
- Mishnah: The first major written collection of the Jewish oral traditions known as the "Oral Torah". It is the first major work of Rabbinic literature.
- Gemara: The component of the Talmud comprising rabbinical analysis of and commentary on the Mishnah.
- Halakha: Jewish law, which includes the Talmud.
- Aggadah: Non-legalistic exegetical texts in the classical rabbinic literature of Judaism, particularly as recorded in the Talmud and Midrash.
- Midrash: Rabbinic interpretation of scripture in the Hebrew Bible.
- Rabbinic Judaism: The mainstream form of Judaism since the 6th century CE, after the codification of the Talmud.
External links
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- Wikipedia's article - Talmud
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