Amoraim

2 definitions found

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  amora
       n : one of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed
           the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and
           Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier
           teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the
           Talmud; they emphasized the study of Torah and the


           importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the
           commandments
       [also: {amoraim} (pl)]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  amoraim
       See {amora}