Responsa
[ ri-spon-suh ]
/ rɪˈspɒn sə /
noun
the branch of rabbinical literature comprised of authoritative replies in letter form made by noted rabbis or Jewish scholars to questions sent to them concerning Jewish law.
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Origin of Responsa
1895–1900; <New Latin; plural of responsum
Words nearby Responsa
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Example sentences from the Web for Responsa
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 HusikThe responsa prudentum, the opinions of learned men, published as such, did undoubtedly originate an immense portion of Roman law.
Their replies to these inquiries, or "Responsa" (Shaaloth u-Teshuboth), have been gathered in special collections.
British Dictionary definitions for Responsa
responsa
/ (rɪˈspɒnsə) /
noun Judaism
the plural of responsum
that part of rabbinic literature concerned with written rulings in answer to questions
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