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Today, interpretation is done through precedents. For example, when electricity first came upon the scene, rabbis were called on to determine which Torah-laws were relevant to it. In ancient times, the thirteen rules of exegesis were used to determine what laws the Torah was alluding to in its brevity. These are listed in the siddur (prayerbook).
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What language was the Hebrew Scriptures written in?
I think that by Hebrew Scriptures you mean the Tanakh. In this case, it is Biblical Hebrew
What type of wrting are found in the Hebrew scriptures?
The Hebrew scriptures are written in Hebrew (only a few passages are written in Aramaic).
Are Jewish scholars those who interpret scripture?
Jewish scholars are anyone who studies Judaism. Some interpret the Hebrew scriptures and formulate new ideas, but many also just study the previous interpretations to gain knowledge.
Is there a prophet from the Hebrew scriptures quoted?
Yes, in fact all of the prophets of the Hebrew scriptures are regularly quoted.
What Jewish leaders interpret God's will?
The Jewish leaders that interpret God's will are called Mashiach.
What is the Greek translation of Hebrew Scriptures called?
AnswerThe Septuagint ('LXX') was the earliest Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures.
What was the significance of the Roman Empire in the Hebrew scriptures?
There is no significance of the Roman Empire in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Romans are not even mentioned.
Hebrew Scriptures in the Jewish Bible?
Yes, the Jewish Bible is composed entirely of Hebrew scriptures, with the exception of a few passages in Aramaic.
During the Vigil are the readings from the Hebrew Scriptures the christian scriptures or both?
both
Why the Hebrew Sciptures so important to the Christian Scriptures?
Hebrew scriptures are continued in Christianity. One segment of modern Hebrews are formed by the Christians.
Which religions use the Hebrew scriptures?
JudaismChristianity
The original new testament writings were called Hebrew scriptures true or false?
False. The Hebrew Scriptures form what Christians know as the Old Testament.
