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Did historians learn a lot from the Jews by studying the Torah?
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∙ 11y ago
Not nearly enough. And the reason why not is because the majority of historians view the Torah through secular eyes, thus missing most of what it has to offer.
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What do Jews have to do before reading from the Torah?
They have to learn Hebrew.
What book do Jews use to learn Judaism?
The Torah.
How do orthdox Jews differ from secular Jews?
Orthodox Jews learn the Torah as God's words and fulfill its laws.
Why is Torah imporatnt for the Jews?
It is the word of God which we are commanded to learn and observe.
Why do historians study the Dead Sea Scrolls?
these writings helped the historians learn about the lives of many jews during this time
Why do historians study Dead Sea Scroll?
these writings helped the historians learn about the lives of many jews during this time
What are the reasons for studying historical books of the Bible?
For Jews, it is a command of the Torah (Deuteronomy ch.6) to learn all parts of the Torah (in the wider meaning of the word). Additional Comments: People study history - be it secular or biblical - to understand the ways of mankind and to hopefully learn by their mistakes. The old saying, 'history repeats itself' is quite true.
What does the name The Torah show to followers of the religion?
The word 'Torah' means 'teachings'. It tells us that the Torah contains the teachings through which Jews can learn to live righteously.
What age do Jews read the Torah?
For boys they have to be 13 to read the Torah but for girls they have to be 12 to read it publicly. However, children start studying Torah by first grade so around 6 years old.
Who uses the Torah scroll today?
Jews read from Torah-scrolls during synagogue services, and learn its content as part of the command to study it (Deuteronomy ch.11).
What do the Jews read their holy books out of?
The Torah, when read in the synagogue, is always read from a Torah-scroll. The Prophets are often read from printed volumes, but ideally are read from scrolls. When studying privately, only printed volumes are used.See also:More about Torah-scrolls
Is a Torah Jew an Orthodox Jew?
It depends on how the term is meant. "Torah Jews" can mean more than one thing. If the definition is: Those who live the laws of the Torah (which is the way the phrase "Torah Jews" is usually used), then it is understandably common to reserve that description for observant Jews. It is indeed customary today to call observant Jews "Torah Jews"; so the answer to the question is Yes. The word "Orthodox" is seen by many Torah Jews to be an exonym, i.e. a term applied to them by non-Orthodox, whereas they prefer the term "Torah Jews". If the definition is: Who is Jewish according to the Torah, then Torah Jews would include non-observant Jews, because they don't cease being Jewish. All Jews, regardless of levels of observance are "Torah Jews" since their Jewishness is derived from the Torah's mandates.
