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The aim of the Jewish Bible, which is called the Tanach, is to provide Jews with the instructions for living righteously. The Torah, which makes up the first of the three sections of the Tanach, was summed up by one of Judaism's greatest sages with the following:
That which is hateful to you, do not do to others. The rest is just commentary. Now go read the commentary.
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∙ 6y agoThe Hebrew Bible increases our reverence towards God; crystallizes, strengthens and codifies our beliefs; ensures our awareness and knowledge of our history; and provides powerful impetus to be ethical.
It makes us stand in awe of God, while also providing optimism and comfort through the prophecies of redemption. It inspires us to strive for holiness and informs us how to pray and to approach God's presence. See also the Related Link.
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∙ 11y agoTo teach, exhort, provide some history, tell us God's ways, keep us from straying, and to describe the covenant and God's commands.
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∙ 12y agoIt contains the 24 books of the Hebrew Bible. The first five books are called "the Torah".
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∙ 11y agoSee the attached Related Link for summaries of the Jewish holy books.
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What are some main ideas about judaisms holy book?
see the attached Related Link.
Judaisms holy day?
The Sabbath (Saturday) and Yom Kippur; and to a slightly lesser degree, the festivals.
What region holy sites for Islam Judaisms and Christianity?
The Middle East, in particular the city of Jerusalem in Israel has holy sites for all 3 of those religions.
What is Judaisms Holy Temple Called?
Judaism does not have a Holy Temple. It was destroyed in the year 70 by the Romans. In Jewish writings of today, it is simply referred to as the Temple in Jerusalem, the Holy Temple, or Beit Ha-Mikdash (Hebrew for house of holiness).
Where is judaisms holy place?
The western wall is the most holy thing for the Jews ( and even for some chrostens because the western wall is a part of the Jewish temple ) . Because the western wall Jerusalem is holy for the Jews, this is the most holy city for the Jews .
What are the holy books of Christianity?
The Holy Bible
What is the holy book of the Sikhs and one of the holy books of the Jews?
Sikhs and Jews do not share any of the same holy books.
What was there holy books?
The holy books of Judaism are the first five books of the modern King James version of the Holy Bible. These are Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, Leviticus, and Numbers.
What are the holy books and places of worship for Judaism?
The holy books in Judaism are the books of the Hebrew Bible.Places of worship:Jews worship in synagogues.See also:What are the Jewish Holy Books called?More about Jewish worship
What are a few of the holy books of Hinduism?
Holy books of Hinduism include the Rig Veda, and the Bhagavad-Gita.
What are some of the the religious books called?
There are many holy books to help sustain different faiths. There are Catholic holy books, there are Jewish holy books, there are Muslim holy books, there are Christian holy books, and many other types of holy books for differing faiths. It helps to know which faith you are wanting to learn about. There are many online sources for differing faiths.
What books do Hindu's read but not holy books?
BHAGVATGEETHA
