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Ancient Jewish scholar
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Amora were renowned Jewish scholars who "said" or "told over" the teachings of the Oral law, from about 200 to 500 CE in Babylonia and the Land of Israel. "Amora" may also refer to: Enchantress (Marvel Comics) , a character whose name is Amora Amora (Seixal) ...
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n. 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 ...