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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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
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
Besides Responsa, he left the "Halakot," or "Little Talmud," which Is a pruning down of the entire Talmud, so as to present only what is useful for establishing the norm, deduced by Alfasi himself.
From Rashi by Szold, Adele
He wrote Responsa in association with his master and father-in-law.
From Rashi by Szold, Adele
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
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