Talmudic
[tahl-moo d-ik, tal‐]
- of or relating to the Talmud.
- characterized by or making extremely fine distinctions; overly detailed or subtle; hairsplitting.
Show More
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for talmudic
Contemporary Examples
Your cubicle mates pouring over their brackets with all of the serious intent and fevered diligence of Talmudic scholars.
Talmudic sages for generations have pondered this profound question.
In true Talmudic fashion, she thanked him, saying, “I love dispute, and this is a good and deep one.”
These are Mishnaic and Talmudic statements, not the writings of contemporary rabbis.
Eccentric musicians draw Talmudic distinctions between obscure recordings.
Historical Examples
Passages in the Talmudic and Midrashic literature which must be taken literally.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish PhilosophyIsaac 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