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  1. noun
    the first part of the Talmud; a collection of early oral interpretations of the scriptures that was compiled about AD 200

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  • talmud the collection of ancient rabbinic writings on Jewish law and tradition (the Mishna and the Gemara) that constitute the basis of religious authority in Orthodox Judaism
  • amora one of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the Talmud; they emphasized the study of Torah and the importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the commandments
  • gemara the second part of the Talmud consisting primarily of commentary on the Mishna
  • mishnaic of or relating to the Mishna (the first part of the Talmud)
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