Talmudic

[tahl-moo d-ik, tal‐]

adjective

of or relating to the Talmud.
characterized by or making extremely fine distinctions; overly detailed or subtle; hairsplitting.

Related formspost-Tal·mud·ic, adjective

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Examples from the Web for talmudic

Contemporary Examples of talmudic

Your cubicle mates pouring over their brackets with all of the serious intent and fevered diligence of Talmudic scholars.
It’s Time to Rip the Money Out of the NCAA
Robert Silverman
April 1, 2014
Talmudic sages for generations have pondered this profound question.
Mel Brooks Is Always Funny and Often Wise in This 1975 Playboy Interview
Alex Belth
February 16, 2014
In true Talmudic fashion, she thanked him, saying, “I love dispute, and this is a good and deep one.”
J Street Debates How Israel Can Be Both Jewish and Democratic
Sigal Samuel
September 30, 2013
These are Mishnaic and Talmudic statements, not the writings of contemporary rabbis.
Does Tikkun Olam Mean Anything Anymore?
Aryeh Cohen
June 11, 2013
Eccentric musicians draw Talmudic distinctions between obscure recordings.
‘Telegraph Avenue’: Michael Chabon on His Obsessive Novel of Fandom
Josh Dzieza
September 11, 2012

Historical Examples of talmudic

Passages in the Talmudic and Midrashic literature which must be taken literally.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy
Isaac Husik
This was as true of Talmudic tradition as of Mosaic ordinance.
The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint, Vol. I (of II)
Walter M. Chandler
Among exiles from Mayence were two profound Talmudic scholars.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI)
Heinrich Graetz
The decline was most marked in the department of Talmudic study.
History of the Jews, Vol. IV (of VI)
Heinrich Graetz
Ali Halevi, principal of the Talmudic school of Bagdad, 429.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)
Heinrich Graetz