mishnah

/mɪˈʃnɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a passage of the Talmud that is attributed to a specific rabbi or group of rabbis, often serving as a commentary or explanation of Jewish law.

“The Mishnah is a crucial part of Jewish scripture and has had a profound impact on the development of Jewish law and tradition.”

Synonyms

  • Talmudic text
  • rabbinic commentary

Antonyms

  • contrarian view