Talmud

/ˈtɑlmʊd/ noun

Definition

The collection of Jewish religious teachings and laws developed over centuries, consisting of the Mishnah and Gemara.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'talmud' meaning 'teaching' or 'instruction.' The word represents over 2,000 years of rabbinical interpretations and discussions about Jewish law and ethics.

Kelly Says

The Talmud isn't just a book—it's more like a massive conversation spanning centuries where rabbis debate and argue about everything from business ethics to geometry, making it one of humanity's longest group discussions!

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