the plural of responsum
that part of rabbinic literature concerned with written rulings in answer to questions
1895–1900; < New Latin; plural of responsum
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With this exception, the Responsa do not betray the least straining after effect, the least literary refinement.
From Rashi by Szold, Adele
The latter was a prolific writer of great influence, chiefly known for his Responsa, but also for his halakhic treatises, ḥiddūshīn and tōsaphōth.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
Fortunately we can get to know him a little better through his letters, that is, through the Responsa addressed by him to those who consulted him upon questions of religious law.
From Rashi by Szold, Adele
The Responsa, providing us, as we have seen, with interesting information concerning Rashi's character, are no less important for giving us knowledge of his legal and religious opinions.
From Rashi by Szold, Adele
He is known chiefly for his commentaries and his Responsa.
From Rashi by Szold, Adele
It is highly esteemed throughout Islam, and is quoted even by the doctors of Mecca as the Futawa-i-hind, or the Indian responsa prudentum.
From International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 9, August 26, 1850 by Various
In his responsa he laid stress on custom and tradition provided no infringement of the law were involved, and was essentially conservative in theology.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
His responsa were celebrated for their insight into the principles of Law, and for the minute knowledge they displayed.
From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas
The "futwa," therefore, seems to correspond not so much with our English "decisions" or "precedents" as with the "responsa prudentum," that fertile source of doctrines in the Roman law.
From International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 9, August 26, 1850 by Various
As indicated above the so-called books of Śruti or Vedic literature are not consecutive treatises, but rather responsa prudentium, utterances respecting ritual and theology ascribed to poets, sacrificers and philosophers who were accepted as authorities.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 by Eliot, Charles, Sir
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