Talmudist

[ tahl-moo-dist, -muh-, tal- ]

noun

1. a person versed in the Talmud.
2. one of the writers or compilers of the Talmud.
3. a person who accepts or supports the doctrines of the Talmud.

ˈTalmudist

/ ˈtælmʊdɪst /

noun

1. a scholar specializing in the study of the Talmud
2. any of the writers of or contributors to the Talmud

Word History and Origins

Origin of Talmudist¹

First recorded in 1560–70; Talmud + -ist

Example Sentences

He built a new ideal Jew, a type that blended the clever Talmudist with the fighting Hebrew speaker.

From The Daily Beast

Mendelssohn was in some measure esteemed by them on this account, because in point of fact he was a good Talmudist.

From Project Gutenberg

He early distinguished himself as a subtle Talmudist and skilful physician.

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My parents were strict Talmudical Jews, my father especially, a zealous, learned Talmudist.

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His countrymen there, who knew his father as a learned Talmudist, tried every means to snatch him away from the Mission.

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This accomplished man was also chief of the college in the Egyptian capital, but he had no reputation as a Talmudist.

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