HyperDic: amora

English > 1 sense of the word amora:
NOUNperson amoraone 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
English > amora: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningOne 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 / commandments.
Broaderrabbispiritual leader of a Jewish congregation
Spanishamoraim, amora
Catalanamora

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