What is another word for tosefta?

Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊsftə] (IPA)

Tosefta is a Hebrew word that refers to a collection of Jewish oral traditions from the Mishnaic period. It is similar to the Mishnah, but contains additional material that was not included in the Mishnah. There are several synonyms for the word tosefta, including addition, supplement, and enlargement. These words all imply that the Tosefta is a complementary work to the Mishnah. Another synonym for Tosefta is 'Beraita'. Beraita is a rabbinic tradition that was supposed to have been taught by rabbis who were contemporaneous with the authors of the Mishnah or earlier. This term is often used interchangeably with Tosefta. Whatever the synonyms are, the Tosefta remains an important text in the study of Jewish law and tradition.

What are the hypernyms for Tosefta?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    rabbinic literature, Ancient Jewish Texts, Commentary on the Mishnah, Compendiums of Jewish Law, Talmudic Writings.

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