Yes, the Hebrew Bible was put in writing by scribes and contains history and laws (among other topics). However, it should be stressed that the Books which the scribes wrote consist of Divine prophecy, dictated by God.
The implied statement in your Question is partially correct. The Hebrew Bible was put in writing by scribes and contains history and laws (among other topics). However, it should be stressed that the Books which the scribes wrote consist of Divine prophecy, dictated by God, not something that humans invented. The earliest scribes (the ones who wrote each Hebrew Bible book for the first time) were prophets.See also the Related Links.
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Judaism.
Judaism is based on national revelation. This refers to how every Israelite received and accepted the Torah during the Exodus.
Judaism's roots are in the Hebrew religion of Abraham; and in the Israelite religion of Moses. According to tradition, "Judaism" as such began with the covenant between Abraham and God.
Judaism.
Judaism.
The Hebrew (or Israelite) religion is called Judaism, religion of the Jews.
No. The Israelites practice the Jewish religion. Many Canaanite's have converted to Judaism or have taken on traits of the Jewish religion.
No, Jethro wasn't a Hebrew or a Jew. He was a Midianite.
She wasn't, Judaism is a religion based on national revelation. The foundation of Judaism was when all of the Israelites accepted the Torah in the Sinai.
Judaism ... the religion of the Jewish People ... is comprisedof a single religion, known as "Judaism".Judaism ... the religion of the Jewish People ... is comprisedof a single religion, known as "Judaism".
Hannah was an Israelite. You may call her a Jew since she (like all the Israelites) practiced the religion now called Judaism.
Judaism IS a religion.