Tosefta

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Pronunciations

Tosefta (toh-SEHF-tuh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A compilation of the Jewish oral law from the late 2nd century C.E.

Example Sentences

  • "At times the text of the Tosefta agrees nearly verbatim with the Mishnah. At others there are significant differences." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Aramaic

Etymology

  • תוספתא

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      Tosephta

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