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The Torah is not God's word in the sense that phrase normally takes in Christian and Muslim contexts. the Torah is a collection of rules that have been developed over centuries by Rabbis, through a process of argumentation.
Whether the Torah is regarded as God's word is a matter of religious belief.
These beliefs vary widely and in many details. Some of the more general aspects of some beliefs are:
- It is the word of God;
- It is the word of God transcribed by Moses ;
- It is the word of God transcribed by several people;
- It is a collection of writings, some by God and some by prophets or visionaries;
- It is a collection of writings by prophets or visionaries;
- It is a collection of writings by several people from various times and places.
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∙ 10y agoQur'an says (meaning English Translation):
" We have revealed the Torah, wherein is guidance and light. The submissive prophets ruled the Jews according to it, so did the rabbis and the scholars, as they were required to protect God's Book, and were witnesses to it. So do not fear people, but fear Me. And do not sell My revelations for a cheap price. Those who do not rule according to what God revealed are the unbelievers. And We wrote for them in it: a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a nose for a nose, an ear for an ear, a tooth for a tooth, and an equal wound for a wound; but whoever forgoes it in charity, it will serve as atonement for him. Those who do not rule according to what God revealed are the evildoers." (5:44-45).
Answer 2 (Jewish perspective)
Yes, the Torah is the word of God, as stated explicitly (Exodus 24:12). It contains historical narrative, laws, beliefs, morals etc. The laws are elaborated upon in the Talmud, which is the authoritative ancient commentary on the Torah. For one example, the Talmud (Bava Kama 83b) states that the verse "An eye for an eye" (Exodus ch.21) must be observed through monetary payment only.
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What is the written word of God?
A:Each faith has its own view of what is the written word of God. The written word of God is, for Christians, the Bible. For Jews, it is the Tanakh - the Old Testament alone. For Muslims, it is the Koran. For Bahais, the word of God is found in the writings of Bahá'u'lláh, as well as in the Bible and the Koran.
Have Christians considered the Tanakh as the Word of God in the same sense as the New Testament?
The term Tanakh is not analogous (although similar to) the Old Testament, which Christians do consider the Word of God. The Jewish Tanakh is based on the Masoretic Text while the Christian Old Testament is based on the Septuagint, both of which are different versions of the Old Testament books. Due to variation in meaning, Christians hold that some terms have been altered to hide the coming of Jesus. Therefore, newer versions of Tanakh are not to be referred to for scriptural support. The Old Testament, however, does has Divine States except where superseded by the New Testament.
Is the word Tanakh actually an acronym for the three major divisions of the Hebrew Bible?
That is correct. Tanakh= Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim.
What are the book of each group?
The Holy Bible for Christianity and the Tanakh for Judaism. The Tanakh is also the first part of the Holy Bible. Both of those are inspired from God.
Who was the last Jew to whom God spoke directly?
The last prophet in the Tanakh was Malachi.
What did the Tanakh believe God made with Abraham?
the tanakh believes that G-d made a covinent with Abraham that his children will be as many as the stars in the sky and his enemies would be the grains of sand.
The Hebrew bible is called what?
The Hebrew Bible is called the Tanakh in Hebrew. The word Tanakh is an acronym made from the names of its three sections:Torah (Teachings)Nevi'im (Prophets)K'tuvim (Writings)See also:More about the Hebrew Bible
What four things does God's word do?
In asking about "God's Word", the assumption is that one is asking about the holy books of the TaNaKH and The New Testament. Here's one answer. God's Word: 1. Inspires spirituality, builds society; 2. Frees one from despair and social selfishness; 3. Causes pain and death when used as a weapon against others; 4. Oppresses those viewed as "outsiders".
What is another name for the Hebrew scripture?
The Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. The word "Tanakh" is an acronym made up of the names of its three sections: Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), and K'tuvim (Writings).Answer:Another name or the Hebrew scriptures is the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), of which the Torah (five books of Moses) is the first part.
What does o lord grant salvation mean in Hebrew?
salvation isn't a Hebrew word, though it's based on verses from the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible). The relevant Tanakh-concepts are: the redemption, and the revival of the dead.
How many gods do you all have together?
In the Tanakh (the Jewish Bible), one and only one: God In the Christian Bible, three: God Jesus The Holy Ghost
Is the book from the Tanakh that according to both Jewish and Christian belief describes God's creation of the world.?
Genesis (Apexvs)
