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Karaite [ˈkɛərəˌaɪt] n (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a member of a Jewish sect originating in the 8th century ad, which rejected the Talmud, favoured strict adherence to and a literal interpretation of the Bible, and attempted to deduce a code of life from it adj (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) of, relating to, or designating the Karaite sect [from Hebrew qāraīm members of the sect, scripturalists, from qārā to read] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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After situating rabbinic law as a mean between the extremes, Karaite strict construction of the written Torah and Christian deviation from it, the writer challenges the authority of the rabbis and the procedures by which they extended biblical law. Schiffman compares "from day to day" in CD 9:6 and "that very day" in 1QS 5:26 with tannaitic and Karaite law about time limitations for annulling the wife's vow, which requires it be done before sunset [cf. If we believe the testimony of Salman ben Yeruham, A Karaite Jewish author, writing about A. |
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