Rabbinic: meaning, definitions and examples
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rabbinic
[ rəˈbɪnɪk ]
Jewish education
Rabbinic refers to anything associated with rabbis or their teachings. This term is primarily used to describe texts, discussions, and legal opinions that stem from traditional Jewish scholarship. Rabbinic literature encompasses a wide range of works including the Talmud and midrashic texts. The teachings often focus on Jewish law, ethics, and theology and play a significant role in the daily lives of observant Jews.
Synonyms
Jewish scholarly, rabbinical, theological.
Examples of usage
- Rabbinic literature is essential for understanding Jewish law.
- The rabbinic interpretation of the Torah influences modern practice.
- She studied rabbinic texts for her dissertation.
Translations
Translations of the word "rabbinic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rabínico
🇮🇳 रब्बिनिक
🇩🇪 rabbinisch
🇮🇩 rabinik
🇺🇦 раввіністичний
🇵🇱 rabinacki
🇯🇵 ラビ的
🇫🇷 rabbinique
🇪🇸 rabínico
🇹🇷 rabinik
🇰🇷 랍비의
🇸🇦 رباني
🇨🇿 rabínský
🇸🇰 rabínsky
🇨🇳 拉比的
🇸🇮 rabinističen
🇮🇸 rabbínískur
🇰🇿 раввиндік
🇬🇪 რაბბინური
🇦🇿 rabbini
🇲🇽 rabínico
Etymology
The term 'rabbinic' originates from the Hebrew word 'rabbi,' which means 'my teacher' or 'my master.' The term gained prominence in the centuries following the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, when rabbinic Judaism began to flourish as a means of preserving Jewish identity and law in the absence of the Temple. Over time, rabbis became central figures in the Jewish community, interpreting the Torah and other Jewish texts. The rabbinic tradition developed through various scholarly contributions, characterized by a commitment to discussion, debate, and interpretation, leading to an extensive body of literature encompassing legal, ethical, and theological matters. Today, 'rabbinic' is a key term in discussing Jewish religious scholarship and authority.