Where does “Talmud” come from?
Talmud comes from Hebrew תַּלְמוּד, derived from the root meaning "to learn" or "to teach."
Talmud (English): A collection of Jewish writings related to the practical application of Judaic law and tradition (may refer to either the Babylonian Talmud or the shorter Jerusalem Talmud)
Definitions
- A collection of Jewish writings related to the practical application of Judaic law and tradition (may refer to either the Babylonian Talmud or the shorter Jerusalem Talmud)
Ancestry of “Talmud”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hebrew | תַּלְמוּד | instruction, learning |