Notes: Sebastian is a name with Greek origins. The meaning of the name Sebastian is venerable. Alternate spellings include Sabastian and Sebastion. Common nicknames include Seb, Bas, Bash, and Subby. The popularity of the name increased with the telling of the Biblical story of Saint Sebastian.
The Talmud is the source from which the code of Jewish Halakhah (law) is derived. It is made up of the Mishnah and the Gemara. The Mishnah is the original written version of the oral law and the Gemara is the record of the rabbinic discussions following this writing down. It includes their differences of view. The Talmud can also be known by the name Shas.
The Hebrew Bible, also known as Mikra (âwhat is readâ) or T a N a K h, an acronym referring to the traditional Jewish division of the Bible into Torah (Teaching), Neviâim (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings), is the founding document of the people of Israel, describing its origins, history, and visions of a just society.he Hebrew Bible, also known as Mikra (âwhat is readâ) or T a N a K h, an acronym referring to the traditional Jewish division of the Bible into Torah (Teaching), Neviâim (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings), is the founding document of the people of Israel, describing its origins, history, and visions of a just society.