karaism

Meanings

• a religious movement originating in ancient Judah, characterized by monotheism, strict observance of the Law, and rejection of the authority of the Temple priests.

  - "The origins of karaism can be traced back to ancient Judah."
  - "Karaism is characterized by strict observance of the Law."
  - "Rejection of the authority of the Temple priests is a key aspect of karaism."

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Rhymes

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karaism , psalmism

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Variants

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Karaism , Karaisms , Karaite , Karaites

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Etymology

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The term 'karaism' is derived from the Hebrew word 'karayim' which means 'mountaineers' or 'dwellers in the mountains'. This name was given to the karaite sect because of their strict adherence to the biblical law and their rejection of the authority of the rabbinical interpretation.

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1. Did you know that the word 'karaism' is derived from the Hebrew word 'karayim' which means 'mountaineers' or 'dwellers in the mountains'.

2. Did you know that the karaite sect emerged as a distinct Jewish community in the late medieval period, despite their small numbers, the karaites made important contributions to Jewish scholarship and theology. Some of the key areas of karaitic scholarship include the study of biblical Hebrew and its grammar, the interpretation of biblical prophecy, and the development of a systematic theology based on the biblical text. The influence of karaism on Jewish culture and thought continues to be felt to this day.

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1. rabbinic Judaism:

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Culture

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Karaism has had a significant impact on Jewish culture and history. The karaite sect emerged as a distinct Jewish community in the late medieval period. Despite their small numbers, the karaites made important contributions to Jewish scholarship and theology. Some of the key areas of karaitic scholarship include the study of biblical Hebrew and its grammar, the interpretation of biblical prophecy, and the development of a systematic theology based on the biblical text. The influence of karaism on Jewish culture and thought continues to be felt to this day.

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