answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The Ten Commandments is not so much a book as a chapter. The Jewish Holy Book is the Tanakh which roughly (though not exactly) corresponds with the Old Testament. To read more, please see the Related Question.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Which is the holy book of the Jews is it the Old Testament or Ten Commandments?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Does the Jews holy book have any commandments?

Yes, the Torah contains 613 commandments.


What are the holy books of the major Western religions?

The Bible is the holy book for Jews (Old Testament) and Christians (New Testament) and the Koran is the holy book for Muslims.


Identify the holy books of the major western religions?

The Bible is the holy book for Jews (Old Testament) and Christians (New Testament) and the Koran is the holy book for Muslims.


Is the new testament an other countries holy book?

no the new testament is not a holy book in other countries.


Which chapter in Exodus is the Ten Commandments in the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible?

The old testemant book of exodus chapter 20 verse 2o has the ten commandments. But it is mentioned in the new testament also.


Is the holy book the Torah?

The Torah is the Holy Book of Judaism for Jews, yes.


Is the Qur'an the holy book for the Catholic Church?

Answer 1No. It is holy for Muslims.Qur'an is Muslims holy book. refer to question below.Answer 2No. The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam. Jews do not believe that Mohammed prophesied and therefore the Qur'an has little relevance to Jews. (This would be similar to how the Christians view the Hindu Vedas.) The Jewish Holy Books are comprised of the Torah and the remainder of the Jewish Bible or Masoretic Old Testament.


What are the holy books for each monotheistic religion?

Judaism has that Tanakh [comprised of the Torah (Law), Prophets, and Writings] Islam has the Qur'an. The Hebrew Bible, or Tanakh in Judaism, is holy to both Jews and Muslims as well as Christians. In addition the Qur'an is the chief holy book of Islam, similar to the New Testament's role in Christianity. However, Muslims believe that the Tanakh as the Jews have it is incomplete (no New Testament) and is corrupted (no Ishmael sacrifice). Please read more at the Related Questions.


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 is the main Christian sacred text and how is this different from what is considered the Hebrew Bible?

The Christian Holy Book is the Bible. The primary difference between the Christian Bible and the Jewish Bible is the addition of the New Testament, which fundamentally alters the relationship between God and his Creation. Additionally, the Old Testament is a rearranged version of the Jewish Bible and resorts to translations of texts and material additions not present in the Jewish Bible.


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?


Where are the ten commandments in the Mormon Bible?

The Ten Commandments are found in the Book of Exodus in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Mormon tradition, the Ten Commandments are also considered important, but they are not listed separately as they are in some other versions of the Bible. Instead, the principles of the commandments are integrated throughout the teachings and scriptures of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.