Geonim
[ Sephardic Hebrew ge-aw-neem; Ashkenazic Hebrew gey-oh-nim ]
Other words from Geonim
- Ge·on·ic [gey-on-ik], /geɪˈɒn ɪk/, adjective
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Second, brief compilations of precepts, like the works of Hefez ben Yazliah and the responsa of some Geonim.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy | Isaac HusikThey accepted the decisions of the Geonim as law, without greatly troubling themselves as to their agreement with the Bible.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzIn Jewish circles, many began to criticise the responses of the Geonim, and no longer looked upon them as oracular utterances.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzFar from condemning knowledge, the Geonim considered it as an aid and supplement to religion.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzTo make his decree legal and unimpeachable, David demanded the signatures of the two Geonim to the document prepared by him.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich Graetz
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