Talmudic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the Talmud.
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characterized by or making extremely fine distinctions; overly detailed or subtle; hairsplitting.
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At the Orthodox level, this practice can be full-court press, what with kosher-keeping, tefillin-laying, a regular round of daily prayer, Talmudic study and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
The mystery of Satoshi’s identity has long obsessed crypto experts, who analyze every record of his communications with the reverence of Talmudic scholars.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2024
For modern progressive Jews, the Talmudic story of the miraculous flask of oil sits more comfortably than the story of zealots exercising military strength.
From Slate ● Dec. 10, 2023
Where the biblical passage requires physical punishment for physical injuries, Talmudic rabbis beginning in the 4th century insisted the response to physical injuries should be monetary.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 14, 2023
Some schoolmates and I were in Ezra Malik’s garden studying a Talmudic treatise.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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