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The classic statement of the Orthodox Jewish response to this question was the 1964 essay,Confrontation, by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. (See related links below.)
Theological dialogue between the two religions, according to R. Soloveitchik was impossible: the "two faith communities (are) intrinsically antithetic". In his view "the language of faith of a particular community is totally incomprehensible to the man of a different faith community. Hence the confrontation should occur not at a theological, but at a mundane human level... the great encounter between man and God is a holy, personal and private affair, incomprehensible to the outsider..."
However, he saw religious cooperation as "desirable and even essential" on non-theological issues such as war and peace, the war on poverty, the struggle for people to gain freedom, issues of morality and civil rights, and to work together against the threat of secularism.
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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 septaugint?
Ancient Greek translation of the Jewish scriptures. This was an Old Testament source for early Christians.
Why do Christians care about Hebrew scripture?
Because the vast majority of Christians believe that the Hebrew scriptures are just as valid as the new testament scriptures. While parts of the old testament scriptures have been overridden by Jesus's death on the cross and the transformation of living under the law to now living under grace, most Christians still believe that the old testament is still part of God's word. In fact, much of the new testament relates back to the old testament, the book of Hebrews in particular. Many Christians look to the old testament to find prophesies fulfilled in the life of Christ especially in the book of Isiah.
What version of the Old Testament was used by the early Christians in the first few centuries?
The early Christians used the Septuagint, an early but flawed Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures.
How was God's word revealed to Christians?
The word of god is revealed to us in the scriptures. For example in the old testament the word of God was told to the prophets, and in the new testament we have the word of Jesus.
What was the Old Testament called before it was called the Old Testament?
The "Old Testament" is called that only by Christians. The first five books are the Torah, then there is the Nevi'im, or Prophets; and finally the Ketuvim, or Writings. These make up the holy scriptures for the Jews.
Who came first the scriptures or Jesus?
The Old Testament scriptures came first, then Jesus, and then the New Testament scriptures were written after his death and resurrection.
Is baptism mentioned in the Old Testament scriptures?
Yes, baptism is not explicitly mentioned in the Old Testament scriptures.
Is the old and New Testament a different name for the scriptures?
The old and the new testament are the two parts that are components of the scriptures.
Does Christianity have scriptures?
The scriptures of Christianity are contained in the Bible: 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament.
Who came to fulfill the Old Testament?
AnswerChristians say that Jesus came to fulfil the Old Testament. Jews said that Christians did not really understand their ancient scriptures, and that, while a good man, Jesus was not prophesied and was not really sent by God to fulfil the Old Testament.
What is the fifth book of the old and New Testament?
The 5th book of the 'Old Testament'(Hebrew Scriptures) is Deuteronomy The 5th book of the 'New Testament'(Greek Scriptures) is Acts
