Haggadic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Haggadic is an adjective meaning Alternative form of aggadic.
Meaning
Alternative form of aggadic.
Example Sentences
In other words, when a biblical verse is given a haggadic interpretation, the element of indeterminacy is still present.
Philosophers excepted, however, everyone liked to listen to mythoi—or haggadic exposition—because these tales provoked discussion.
Because haggadic activity is not restricted and regulated as halakic interpretation, "the haggadic method required only that there be a connection between a Biblical text and a haggadic idea" (120).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include midrash, aggadic, halakic, agathodaimonic, cabbalic, halakhic.
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