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The Jewish holy book is the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), containing the Torah and the prophetic books. "Tanakh" is a Hebrew acronym of T, N, K which stands for the three parts of the Tanakh: Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). In total, the Tanakh has 24 books.They are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel (1 and 2 combined), Kings (1 and 2 combined), Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, the Twelve Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, etc., combined), Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra & Nehemiah (combined), and Chronicles (1 and 2 combined).All of these are only in the original Hebrew.
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∙ 6y agoThe Jewish holy book is the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), containing the Torah and the prophetic books. "Tanakh" is a Hebrew acronym of T, N, K which stands for the three parts of the Tanakh: Torah, Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). In total, the Tanakh has 24 books.
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∙ 13y agoThe Jewish Bible is called the Tanach. The word Tanach is an acronym representing its three sections: Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), K'tuvim (Writings).
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∙ 6y agoThe Jewish Bible is called the Tanakh. This word is actually an acronym made up of the names of its three sections: Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), and K'tuvim (Writings).
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∙ 12y agoThe Jewish Bible is called the 'Tanach'. The word Tanach is an acronym made from the names of its three sections: Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), and K'tuvim (Writings).
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∙ 12y agoThe Jewish Bible is called the 'Tanach'. The word Tanach is an acronym made from the names of the three sections of the Tanach: Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), and K'tuvim (Writings).
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∙ 13y agoThe Jewish Bible is called Tanach. The word Tanach is actually an acronym representing its three sections: Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), K'tuvim (Writings).
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∙ 11y agoIn English, they called it the Hebrew Bible, and they still call it that today. In Hebrew it's called Tanakh (תנ״ך)
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∙ 6y agoThe Hebrew Bible is called the Tanakh.
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Which do Jews follow the Bible or the Torah?
Jews regard all of the books of the Hebrew Bible as holy. The holiest part of the Bible are the first 5 books, called, "The Torah".
What is the other name for the Hebrew Bible?
For Jews, the Hebrew Bible is called the Tanakh. For Christians it is the Old Testament.
How do Jews believe in the Bible and Jesus?
Judaism has no belief about Jesus whatsoever. The Jewish Bible, called the Tanakh, does not include the New Testament.
Which religions holy book is called the qur'an?
Qur'an or Koran ------> Islam Bible ------> Christians Torah ------> Jews
What are some of the things Jesus was called in the Bible?
Rabbi, teacher, Son of God, the Messiah, ect.
Is the New Testament is the Jewish bible?
No, Jews do not accept the validity of both the Christian Old and New Testaments. The Jewish Bible is called the Tanach which is what the Old Testament was based on.
What do you call people of israel?
(Referring to modern Israel): Israelis. (Referring to the Children of Israel of the Bible): Jews.
Who uses the Hebrew Bible?
Jews
How many times is Jews mentioned in the Bible?
The word "Jews" is in the King James Version of The Bible 257 times. It is in 244 verses.
How many times is Jews mention in the Bible?
The word "Jews" is in the King James Version of the Bible 257 times. It is in 244 verses.
What is the holy book for Jews Christians and Muslims?
Jews and Muslims have different holy books. The Jewish Holy Book is the Tanakh or Jewish Bible, composed of the Torah (Law), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). The Islamic Holy Book is the Qur'an and Muslims also give legitimacy to the previous holy books of the Taurat (Jewish Torah), Zabur (Psalms), and the Injil (Gospels).To read more about these holy books please see the following questions:What are the Jewish Holy Books called?What are the Islamic Holy Books called?
How can the Bible be written for the Jewish people if they do not believe in the New Testament?
A:The Bible is already written for Jews, who do not believe in the New Testament. Christians call this the Old Testament, while Jews call it the Tanach.A Bible has even been written for people who do not believe in the prophecies of the Old Testament or that miracles happen. This is called the Jefferson Bible, after one of the American Founding Fathers.
