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For Jews: The Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) is important because it tells the history of the ancient Israelites, as well as giving us the teachings of such prophets as Moses, Isaiah and Jeremiah, the stories of kings like David and Saul, and the ethics and beliefs of the Jewish religion. Our tradition is that the Hebrew Bible is from God (Exodus 24:12), given to us to provide knowledge, guidance, inspiration, awe and reverence, advice, law, comfort, history and more. It is the basis of Judaism. It crystallized, strengthened and codified our beliefs; insured our awareness and knowledge of our identity and history; and provided 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.
Note that in translation, much of the meaning is lost.
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What is the Greek translation of Hebrew Scriptures called?
AnswerThe Septuagint ('LXX') was the earliest Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures.
The original new testament writings were called Hebrew scriptures true or false?
False. The Hebrew Scriptures form what Christians know as the Old Testament.
Why the Old Testament is often referred to as the Hebrew Scriptures?
It wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that they were written by Hebrews in Hebrew by any chance?
When were the Hebrew Scriptures translated to Greek?
356-323 BC, called the Septuagint.
What specific books were included in the Septuagint?
AnswerThe Septuagint ('LXX') was an early Greek translation of all the Hebrew scriptures. At the time of the first translations into Greek, the Hebrew canon had not yet been established, so there was no set guideline as to which books were worthy of translation.The LXX certainly began with the translation of the Pentateuch, as these were regarded as the five most important scriptures, but the project continued until all the scriptures were available to the Jews of the diaspora, who could not read the scriptures in Hebrew.
What language was the Hebrew Scriptures written in?
The Hebrew Scriptures, also known as the Old Testament, were primarily written in Hebrew with a few sections written in Aramaic.
What type of wrting are found in the Hebrew scriptures?
The Hebrew scriptures are written in Hebrew (only a few passages are written in Aramaic).
What are three reasons to study the Hebrew Scriptures?
They contain history, they contain laws and prophecies, and they contain morals, attitudes and beliefs.
Is there a prophet from the Hebrew scriptures quoted?
Yes, in fact all of the prophets of the Hebrew scriptures are regularly quoted.
What was the significance of the Roman Empire in the Hebrew scriptures?
There is no significance of the Roman Empire in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Romans are not even mentioned.
What is the Greek translation of Hebrew Scriptures called?
AnswerThe Septuagint ('LXX') was the earliest Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures.
Hebrew Scriptures in the Jewish Bible?
Yes, the Jewish Bible is composed entirely of Hebrew scriptures, with the exception of a few passages in Aramaic.
During the Vigil are the readings from the Hebrew Scriptures the christian scriptures or both?
both
Why the Hebrew Sciptures so important to the Christian Scriptures?
Hebrew scriptures are continued in Christianity. One segment of modern Hebrews are formed by the Christians.
Which religions use the Hebrew scriptures?
JudaismChristianity
The original new testament writings were called Hebrew scriptures true or false?
False. The Hebrew Scriptures form what Christians know as the Old Testament.
What is shabot?
Saturday in hebrew. Shabot is a welcoming in of the Sabath. Usually starting off with lighting of the candels - a reading(study) of the scriptures and sharing a meal with friends and family.
