Talmudic literature

Definitions of Talmudic literature

1. noun

   (Judaism) ancient rabbinical writings
   examples:

   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

   types:

   Hagada, Haggada, Haggadah

   Talmudic literature that does not deal with law but is still part of Jewish tradition

   Halacha, Halaka, Halakah

   Talmudic literature that deals with law and with the interpretation of the laws on the Hebrew Scriptures

   type of:

   religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing

   writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity