Definitions of Talmudic literature
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(Judaism) ancient rabbinical writings
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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
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Hagada, Haggada, Haggadah
Talmudic literature that does not deal with law but is still part of Jewish tradition
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Halacha, Halaka, Halakah
Talmudic literature that deals with law and with the interpretation of the laws on the Hebrew Scriptures
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type of:
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religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing
writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity
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Talmud
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