Commentary on the Mishnah
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Commentary on the Mishnah is a foundational rabbinic work by Maimonides that systematically explains and interprets the entire Mishnah, shaping subsequent Jewish legal and philosophical thought.
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Target entity: Commentary on the Mishnah Context triple: [Maimonides, mainWork, Commentary on the Mishnah]
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Commentary on the Talmud
Commentary on the Talmud is a medieval rabbinic work of legal and exegetical analysis authored by Nachmanides, offering influential interpretations of the Talmudic text.
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Mishnah
The Mishnah is the foundational written compilation of Jewish oral law that underpins the Talmud and later rabbinic legal tradition.
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Talmud
The Talmud is a central Jewish religious text comprising rabbinic discussions, legal rulings, and interpretations of the Hebrew Bible that form the foundation of traditional Jewish law and theology.
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Mishneh Torah
Mishneh Torah is a comprehensive 12th-century Jewish legal code by Maimonides that systematically organizes and clarifies all of Jewish law.
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Midrash halakha
Midrash halakha is a genre of rabbinic literature that derives and interprets Jewish legal rulings from the biblical text.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Commentary on the Mishnah Target entity description: Commentary on the Mishnah is a foundational rabbinic work by Maimonides that systematically explains and interprets the entire Mishnah, shaping subsequent Jewish legal and philosophical thought.
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A.
Commentary on the Talmud
Commentary on the Talmud is a medieval rabbinic work of legal and exegetical analysis authored by Nachmanides, offering influential interpretations of the Talmudic text.
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B.
Mishnah
The Mishnah is the foundational written compilation of Jewish oral law that underpins the Talmud and later rabbinic legal tradition.
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C.
Talmud
The Talmud is a central Jewish religious text comprising rabbinic discussions, legal rulings, and interpretations of the Hebrew Bible that form the foundation of traditional Jewish law and theology.
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D.
Mishneh Torah
Mishneh Torah is a comprehensive 12th-century Jewish legal code by Maimonides that systematically organizes and clarifies all of Jewish law.
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E.
Midrash halakha
Midrash halakha is a genre of rabbinic literature that derives and interprets Jewish legal rulings from the biblical text.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Jewish legal work
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Jewish philosophical work ⓘ rabbinic commentary ⓘ |
| aim |
clarification of Mishnah’s legal rulings
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harmonization with Talmudic law ⓘ presentation of underlying principles of halakha ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Maimonidean tradition ⓘ |
| audience |
rabbinic scholars
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students of Jewish law ⓘ |
| author |
Maimonides
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Moses ben Maimon ⓘ
linked to:
Maimonides
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| contains |
Eight Chapters
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Thirteen Principles of Faith ⓘ introduction to the Mishnah ⓘ introduction to tractate Avot ⓘ |
| covers |
Kodashim
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Moed ⓘ
linked to:
Yom Tov
Nashim ⓘ
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Seder Nashim
Nezikin ⓘ Tohorot ⓘ Zeraim ⓘ
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Mishnah
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| dateWritten | 12th century ⓘ |
| genre |
halakhic commentary
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philosophical commentary ⓘ |
| influenced |
Jewish legal thought
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Jewish philosophical thought ⓘ Mishneh Torah ⓘ later Mishnah commentaries ⓘ later halakhic codifiers ⓘ |
| language |
Hebrew
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Judeo-Arabic ⓘ |
| method | systematic explanation of Mishnah text ⓘ |
| notableSection |
commentary on Sanhedrin 10
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formulation of Thirteen Principles of Faith ⓘ |
| period | medieval Jewish philosophy ⓘ |
| placeAssociated |
Egypt
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Fustat ⓘ |
| preservedIn |
Hebrew translation
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manuscripts ⓘ printed editions ⓘ |
| religiousLaw | halakha ⓘ |
| religiousStatus | authoritative commentary in many Jewish communities ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Judaism ⓘ |
| scope | entire Mishnah ⓘ |
| uses |
Geonic responsa
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Talmud Bavli ⓘ
linked to:
Talmud
Talmud Yerushalmi ⓘ |
| workOn | Mishnah ⓘ |
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