haggadist

/həˈɡɑdɪst/
noun
  1. A person who writes or interprets the haggadic (narrative, non-legal) portions of Jewish rabbinic literature.
    • The famous haggadist was known for his creative retellings of biblical stories.
    • As a haggadist, she focused on the moral lessons hidden in ancient legends.
    • The conference brought together scholars including a noted haggadist from Jerusalem.
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