In Jewish tradition, a person who denies the divine origin of the Torah or rejects Jewish law and religious observance.
From Hebrew apikoros, derived from Greek Epicurus, the ancient philosopher. The term came to mean a heretic or denier of Jewish faith, not necessarily a pleasure-seeker.
The Talmud uses this word to describe various kinds of doubters and questioners—and it's fascinating that it's based on Epicurus, who's often misunderstood as just wanting pleasure!
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