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What might be the reason that fewer Americans know about the importance of the Talmud in Judaism than know about the importance of the Hebrew bible?
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∙ 11y ago
It probably comes from the fact that the Hebrew Bible is very accessible to most Christians and is used often to set the scene for Jesus' life. The Talmud came later and while it is important, its importance comes from the fact that it interprets the Hebrew Bible, not on its "own merit". The Hebrew Bible is the Holy Book, not the Talmud.
It is similar to how the Nicene Creed is central in Christianity, but few Americans are aware of the Nicene Creed, even though they are aware of the Christian Bible.
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∙ 11y ago
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What is next in importance to the Hebrew Bible for Jews?
For Jews, the next in importance is the Talmud.
Where can teachings of judaism be found?
The teachings of Judaism can be found in the The Hebrew Bible, the Mishna, The Talmud, and many other texts.
FWhere are the historical stories and laws of judaism recorded?
The Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and the Talmud.
What book is taught by Judaism?
Judaism has tens of thousands of books. The most important are the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and the Talmud (the Oral Law).
What is the collection of writings for Judaism?
The Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and the Talmud would both be correct answers.
How are the Talmud and the Hebrew bible the same?
They are not. The Talmud is commentary on the Hebrew Bible. See also:http://judaism.answers.com/jewish-literature/the-writings-of-judaism-torah-talmud-and-more
What is contained in the Hebrew Bible that is not the Talmud?
The Tanach (Hebrew Bible) is not in the Talmud. The Talmud contains commentary on the Tanach.
What are two Jewish texts?
There aren't 2 holy books in Judaism. All of the books of the Hebrew bible (called "the old testament" by Christians) are the holy books of Judaism. There are 24 books. The Torah comprises the first 5 books.
What religion uses Talmud?
Judaism
What stories and folklore that many Jews consider to be almost as significant to Judaism as the Hebrew bible?
The Talmud. In addition to stories, it has details of the Torah laws which the Torah omits for the sake of brevity.
Psalm 137-9 in the talmud?
The Psalms are in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), not in the Talmud.
What is the third sacred text in Judaism besides the Hebrew Bible and the Torah?
There is only one sacred text, the Hebrew Bible, of which the Torah is a part. There are several other writings of religious significance, such as the Talmud and Mishnah (writings of ancient rabbis). Only the Hebrew Bible is considered sacred by most Jews.
