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Mishna
Mishna , in Judaism, codified collection of Oral Law—legal interpretations of portions of the biblical books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy and other legal material. Together with the Gemara, or Amoraic commentary on the Mishna, it comprises the Talmud . Next to the Scriptures the Mishna is the basic textbook of Jewish life and thought, and is traditionally considered to be an integral part of the Torah revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai. The sifting and recording of the body of oral interpretations of biblical law was the work of the Tannaim , the final compilation being made during the rule of Judah ha-Nasi . The Mishna is divided into six Orders (Sedarim): Zeraim [seeds], laws pertaining to agriculture; Moed [seasons], laws concerning observation of the Sabbath and festivals; Nashim [women], laws regarding vows, marriage, and divorce; Nezikim [damages], laws concerning civil and criminal matters; Kodashim [holy things], laws regulating ritual slaughter, sacrifice, and holy objects; and Tohorot [purities], laws regarding ceremonial purity. Each Order is divided into tractates, which in turn are divided into chapters. These contain paragraphs called mishnayyot. The penultimate tractate of the fourth Order is called Avot or Pirke Avot [chapters of the fathers], and unlike much of the rest of the Mishna consists of general moral and religious sayings. In addition to those rulings accepted as law, the Mishna records contrary opinions and discussions among the rabbis.
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"Mishna." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Mishna." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Mishna.html "Mishna." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Mishna.html |
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Mishnah
Mishnah Rabbinic law as collected and organized into categories about 200 CE. It represented the culmination of the oral tradition of centuries. Worked out in Palestine, it became the basis of both the Palestinian and Babylonian Talmuds, which are commentaries on the Mishnah, and in which some modifications were made. The laws covered both religious and social and economic matters, and in total there are sixty-three tractates. The one most often referred to in NT commentaries is Pirqe Aboth for its light on Judaism of the NT period.
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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Mishnah." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. W. R. F. BROWNING. "Mishnah." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Mishnah.html W. R. F. BROWNING. "Mishnah." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O94-Mishnah.html |
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Mishnah
Mishnah (Heb., ‘teaching’). The Jewish oral law, and in particular, the collection of oral law compiled by Judah ha-Nasi. The Mishnah is divided into six sedarim (Heb., ‘Orders’) known as Zeraim (Seeds), Moʿed (Festivals), Nashim (Women), Nezikin (Damages), Kodashim (Holy Things), and Tohorot (Purities): the Talmuds are based on these sedarim. The final text contains many different styles as well as an enormous variety of opinion. See also TALMUD; ORAL LAW.
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JOHN BOWKER. "Mishnah." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN BOWKER. "Mishnah." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Mishnah.html JOHN BOWKER. "Mishnah." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. 1997. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O101-Mishnah.html |
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Mishnah
Mishnah (Heb., ‘repetition’, hence ‘instruction’). An early and authoritative document of rabbinic Judaism. It is attributed to Rabbi Judah ha-Nashi (d. c. AD 229). It is a redaction and collection of earlier material and forms the basis of the Talmud of both Palestine and Babylonia. The Mishnah and Talmud have had an influence on Judaism second only to that of Scripture.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Mishnah." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Mishnah." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Mishnah.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Mishnah." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-Mishnah.html |
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Mishna
Mishna (Heb. ‘instruction’) Collection of Jewish legal traditions and moral precepts that form the basis of the Talmud. The Mishna was compiled (c.ad 200) under Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi. It divides into six parts: laws pertaining to agriculture; the sabbath, fasts and festivals, family laws, civil and criminal laws, sacrifices, and laws on ceremonial regulations.
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"Mishna." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Mishna." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Mishna.html "Mishna." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-Mishna.html |
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Mishnah
Mishnah an authoritative collection of exegetical material embodying the oral tradition of Jewish law and forming the first part of the Talmud. The name is from Hebrew mišnāh and means ‘teaching by repetition’.
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Mishnah." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Mishnah." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Mishnah.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Mishnah." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-Mishnah.html |
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"Mishnah." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Mishnah." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Mishnah.html "Mishnah." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-Mishnah.html |
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