Rabbinic Judaism
Pronunciations
| Rabbinic Judaism | (ruh-BIHN-ihk JOO-dee-ism) | listen |
Definitions
n. The root of all major contemporary branches of Judaism, which emerged after the destruction of the Second Temple, holding the Oral Torah as authoritative alongside the Written Torah, and relying on rabbis for halachic interpretation.
Example Sentences
"For a thousand years, the traditions of Rabbinic Judaism were carefully preserved and passed down orally from teacher to student." (source)
Languages of Origin
- English
Who Uses This
- Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
Regions
- North America
Dictionaries
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