Talmudist

[ tahl-moo-dist, -muh-, tal- ]

/ ˈtɑl mʊ dɪst, -mə-, ˈtæl- /

a person versed in the Talmud.

one of the writers or compilers of the Talmud.

a person who accepts or supports the doctrines of the Talmud.

Origin of Talmudist

First recorded in 1560–70; Talmud + -ist

In like manner, says the Talmudist, every man has three friends when Death summons him to appear before his Creator.

Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers |W. A. Clouston
He early distinguished himself as a subtle Talmudist and skilful physician.

Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ |Rev. A. Bernstein, B.D.
I laboured once to teach a Talmudist, that the earth is round, and that we have antipodes.

Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography. |Solomon Maimon
This is the first time I hear it, that you are a Talmudist, Mawruss!

Abe and Mawruss |Montague Glass

Many sought her in marriage, and among her suitors was a young Talmudist, the son of one of the most celebrated rabbis.

Jewish Literature and Other Essays |Gustav Karpeles

Talmudist

/ (ˈtælmʊdɪst) /

a scholar specializing in the study of the Talmud

any of the writers of or contributors to the Talmud