amora
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Definition of amora:
- amora (noun):
- one of a group of rabbis (a.d. 250–500) who discussed the mishnaic law in the law schools of palestine and mesopotamia and whose discussions are recorded in the palestinian and babylonian talmuds compare sabora, tanna
- noun. 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.
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