Definitions

1. noun

a collection of Jewish writings considered authoritative after the Bible, especially the Mishna and the Gemara, forming the basis of Jewish law and tradition.

“The Talmud is a foundational text in the study of Judaism.”

2. noun

a scholarly work dealing with a particular subject, especially one that is a commentary or interpretation of a previous work.

“The Talmud of the ancient city is a valuable resource for historians.”