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The Jewish Bible contains all of the books in the Protestant version of the Christian Old Testament. The Torah is just the first 5 books (of either Bible). The remaining books are sorted chronologically in Christian Bibles but divided by category in Jewish Bibles, where the books of the prophets are all gathered together and then all the books of non-prophetic writings.
The Chumash is another Holy Book. A Chumash is a printed book containing the Torah, with extensive commentaries, plus the traditional readings from the prophets that accompany each of the weekly Torah Readings. Aside from the commentary, everything in the Chumash is also there in the Hebrew Bible, but it's organized by the traditional annual cycle of readings.
The Talmud also has status: This is a huge multi-volume record of the arguments, stories and legal decisions made by the rabbis during the first half of the first millennium. Much of it counts as biblical commentary, expanding on the meanings of the various commandments in the Torah, but dissenting opinions are recorded, along with parables and the occasional tall tale.
In addition, Jews tend to view Prayerbooks as holy -- these are books of the liturgy. The Siddur holds the liturgy for daily and weekly prayers, the Machzor holds the liturgy for the High Holy Days and the Hagaddah holds the liturgy for the Passover Seder. These liturgies are composed in large part of biblical quotations.
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Explain how the picture of HaShem presented in Numbers stands in marked contrast to other Books of the Torah?
The Jewish Torah-belief and tradition is that God is One. The same God is mentioned throughout the Torah.
Why are the Jewish scriptures also known as the Tanakh?
"Tanach" is an acronym for Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvim. Torah is the 5 books of Moses, Nevi'im are the prophets, and Ketuvim are other prophetic writings (such as Psalms).
How is the Jewish holy book treated?
With respect. Printed books of the Torah and prophets may not be placed directly on the floor or under other kinds of books or items. When worn out, they are not put in the trash.
Adultery and the Torah?
According to the Torah, adultery is specifically when a married Jewish woman has sex with a Jewish man other than her husband.
Those who follow Judaism refer to what for religious guidance?
Those who follow Judaism refer to the Torah for religious guidance. The Torah is a sacred text in Judaism that includes the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It is considered the foundation of Jewish law, ethics, and belief.
How many languages is the Torah spoken in?
The Torah is in Hebrew, but other languages come in books.
Who was sworn in with a Torah?
Nobody. Jewish public officials are sworn in with a Tanakh or Jewish Bible, not with a Torah Scroll in the United States and other countries that have similar ceremonies.
Is Torah a book?
It is. The Torah is the Five Books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). It contains the history from Creation through the death of Moses. It also has laws, prophecies, beliefs and more. Sometimes the word "Torah" is used more generally, to mean the Five Books of Moses as well as the Talmud, commentaries, and other traditional Jewish texts.
What are other names for the books of the LAWS?
Pentateuch which means "five books." The Torah in Hebrew is the 5 books of Moses.
Is the Torah only the first 5 books of the Old Testament?
No, the Torah is made up of the 5 books of Moshe (Moses) and is the first section of the Tanach (Jewish Bible). The Christian New Testament was written by Christians and is the second half of the Christian Bible.
In what form is the Jewish Holy Book presented?
The Jewish Holy Books are generally presented as books. However, the Torah is often, in religious circumstances, presented as a scroll with two wooden poles anchoring the parchment. Some of the other books, such as the Esther or Jonah, are presented as scrolls with one wooden pole for ceremonial purposes.
What other writings do jews hold as sacred?
The sacred book of Judaism is the Tanach - the Jewish Bible. The word Tanach is an acronym made up of the names of its three sections: Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), K'tuvim (Writings).
