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The Talmud is composed of various parts: * Halachic guidelines which are the basis for practicing Jewish law. * ** All Jews agree with these * Arguments about the finer details of certain laws * ** Sometimes different Jewish communities side with opposing sides of an argument * Stories - like midrashim. These usually cannot be taken literally and their interpretation is open to argument
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∙ 11y agoYes and no. They all accept it as a historical book which contains the wisdom of sages and scholars in early Rabbinic Judaism. But to Orthodox (and some Conservative) Jews, the Talmud has the authority of sacred scripture, much like the Hebrew Bible; while for most Reform and other liberal denominations, it is seen as a useful resource for how Jewish customs, practices, and rituals developed, but it is not generally taken literally nor treated like sacred scripture.
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What religious teachings and traditions are ina book called the talmud?
Among thousands of teachings, the Talmud contains all of the details of how to fulfill each of the Torah's laws.
What were the three basic text that all jews use?
The Torah, the Talmud, and the Code of Jewish Law.
What unified the Jews?
Belief in One God, the Torah, and the Talmud.See also the Related Links.Link: Jewish beliefs about GodLink: More about the TorahLink: More about the Talmud
How were followers of judaism able to preserve their religion even when they were scattered?
Because all Jews had/have the same Torah and Talmud.
What important belief do Muslims share with Jews and Christians?
All three agree Moses was a prophet.
What were the Jews ordered to wear?
A yarmulkeSecond AnswerSome Jews believe that all Jews should always keep their heads covered, wearing a hat or yarmulke.But not all agree. I have known Jewish nudists. There is nothing that everyone agrees that all Jews are required to wear.
Is the Talmud anti-Christian?
No.
How many different versions of Buddhism are there?
There are really only 2 distinct types of Buddhism, though there are subgroups to them. The two major groups are Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada is call the "teachings of the Elders" and is most closest to the original teachings of the Buddha. Mahayana incorporates teachings of later Buddhas and Bodisatvas into the Buddhas original teachings. All the differnt lineages of Buddhism fall within one of these two groups but all teachings agree as to what the Buddha taught and to what the objective of Buddhism is.
Which radical Jewish group caused the banning of all Jews from Jerusalem when they tried to overthrow roman rule?
The Zealots. They acted against the counsel of the Sages (Talmud, Gittin 56a).
Is it true and predestined that Jews go to heaven?
According to the teachings of Judaism, people of all religions who work to do good have a place in the world to come. Judaism does not have the concept of hell.Answer 2One of the central beliefs of Judaism, as stated in the Talmud (Mishna, Sanhedrin 11:1) and codified by Maimonides (1135-1204), is that the soul continues to exist and is treated in accordance with the person's actions while he or she was alive. This applies to all people, whatever their religion.
What are Religious Jews?
Religious Jews are those Jews who live according to the teachings of Judaism. This includes such things as not working on Shabbat, modesty (not wearing revealing clothes), married women cover their hair in public, men wear kippot, all food eaten is kosher, etc.
What did Jesus offer himself as to the Jews?
I take it that you mean why did Jesus choose the Jews. The answer is that if He had chosen any other nation they would have all been coverted to his teachings. Jesus knew that the Jewish nation would be the only one to crucify Him.
