Sanhedrist
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The Sanhedrist proposed a new interpretation of the Torah that would better reflect the changing social norms of the time.
Definition:The body of seventy-one members, consisting of priests, scribes, and elders, that formed the supreme judicial and religious court of ancient Israel, which functioned from the time of Moses until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.
Example:The Sanhedrist and his colleagues often collaborated with rabbis to reconcile legal disputes.
Definition:A teacher who instructs in the Talmud and the law, especially in a synagogue; a Jewish spiritual leader.
Example:The Sanhedrist's decrees were strictly followed by Judean communities across the region.
Definition:Relating to or pertaining to the land of Judah or the people of the nation of Judah, especially during the Second Temple period.
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