1. Plural of haggadist; scholars or rabbis who specialize in or interpret the Haggadah, the narrative and homiletic portions of Jewish rabbinic literature.
Usage: religious/academic; often capitalized; primarily used in Jewish studies and religious contexts

Examples

• Medieval haggadists developed elaborate interpretations of biblical stories.
• The haggadists of the Talmudic period contributed significantly to Jewish theology.
• Modern haggadists continue to explore the ethical teachings embedded in rabbinic narratives.
• Scholars of haggadists have documented how these interpreters shaped Jewish thought over centuries.