amora

Noun
  1. One of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the Talmud;
    They emphasized the study of Torah and the importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the commandments (synset 109808202)
    is a type of: rabbi - spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law

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