Abbahu, the Haggadist, was always listened to by great crowds, while Chiya, with his Halacha, stood practically deserted.
"Jewish Literature and Other Essays"
Gustav Karpeles
It must, of course, be borne in mind that Halacha and Haggada are not separate works; they are two fibres of the same thread.
"Jewish Literature and Other Essays"
Gustav Karpeles
The said Rabbi Benjamin is a wise and understanding man, learned in the Law and the Halacha, and wherever we have tested his statements we have found them accurate, true to fact and consistent; for he is a trustworthy man.
"The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela"
Benjamin of Tudela