noun
- plural of aggada; narrative and interpretive material in Jewish tradition, including legends, parables, and ethical teachings found in the Talmud and Midrash
Usage: religious/scholarly term; also spelled agada or aggadah; contrasts with halakha (Jewish law)
Examples
- The aggadas in the Talmud contain stories about biblical figures and moral lessons.
- Scholars study aggadas to understand Jewish folklore and spiritual traditions.
- Many aggadas illustrate ethical principles through imaginative narratives.
- The collection of aggadas reflects centuries of Jewish interpretive thought.