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The Tenakh is the Hebrew Bible or the Hebrew scriptures.This is the most important scripture to the Hebrew family. It's name is an acronym of the first letter of the 3 sections in Hebrew: * Torah - the 5 books of Moses * Neviim -the Prophets, and * Ketuvim - the Writings

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How is the tenakh kept at home?

Typically on a book shelf.


What is the Jewish source of authority?

The Jewish source of authority is the TeNaKh.


Is the story about baby Moses in the tenakh?

Could be , but it is in the book of Exodus.


What religion has the holy book called TeNaKh?

The Tanakh is in Judaism.


How does the tenakh affect Jewish life?

The Tanach is the Jewish Bible and it provides the guidelines for how to live righteously as a Jew.


What is the meaning of the word tenakh?

TorahNeviimKesuvimThe Letter 'K' is a Kof in Hebrew which is sometimes interchanged with a Chuf.The Kaf is a backwards 'c' with a dot in it. A chuf is a backwards 'c' without a dot.


What is the scroll called the rabbi reads from?

The Torah, Specifically, the Tenakh, also called the five books of Moses. Christians know this text as the books Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy


What is the name for Old Testament book?

The Tanakh (also Tenakh, Tenak, Tanach) is a name for the cannon of the Hebrew bible, which became the Old Testament adopted by Christians. The Tanakh includes the written Torah (or Pentateuch) which is the name for the first five books of the Bible.The Septuagint, or simply "LXX", is an Ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. In time this was referred to as the Greek translation of Old Testament.


What is the most important part in the tenakh?

Different individuals may view different parts of the Tanakh as the most important based on their beliefs and interpretations. Some may consider the ethical teachings found in the books of Prophets like Isaiah or Micah to be crucial, while others may prioritize the stories of the Israelite ancestors in Genesis or the legal teachings in Exodus and Leviticus. Ultimately, the most important part may vary based on individual perspectives and spiritual needs.


What are 3 facts concerning judaism?

1) Its founder was Abraham, 3800 years ago. 2) Its most important historical event was when God gave the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai, 3300 years ago.3) The Torah-scroll is read from during synagogue services.See also the Related Links.Link: How Abraham began JudaismLink: More about the Ten CommandmentsLink: Torah-scroll facts


Is the Torah and the Tenakh the same thing?

No. While it is convenient to think of Torah as "the old testament", it is the the books of the instruction. Where we came from, how we are supposed to live, and where we are going is contained in Torah. The five books are Genesis, Exodus,Numbers, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy. Tanakh is the entire "old testament." It includes the writings, the Torah, and the Prophets.


What are the roots of Christianity?

The roots of Christianity come from a two key places. These major roots are Judaism and Jesus. Each play their own role today and in the past, and it is a deep conversation that can be held with many debates. The roots of Christianity are deep and founded deep into history.Judaism is the faith that the Jews hold. The specific start of this root is recorded in the Old Testamet or the Tenakh (The Jewish holy book). The traditions, laws, and direction offered in the Old Testament set the rules of the Jews that would later be taken on by Jesus. You can not look at Christianity's roots without looking at it's history and tradition. In fact, Jesus was a Jew, and pronounced "King of the Jews" at His death.Jesus is what separate Jews from Christians today. His story and roots are recorded in The New Testament and referred to in the Qu'ran. Christians believe that Jesus was the messiah that Jews are still looking for today. In Jesus time on earth he fulfilled and prophesies the law of the Old Testament and reinstated a more forgiving faith. With these changes in it's roots Christianity sprouted like a new potato from an older one.These are the roots of Christianity. The roots of Judaism and Jesus play huge roles in what is now called Christianity. The history of Christianity is rich and has ties deep into history that are ver interesting to explore. For more information consider reading the Bible and looking at its roots from it's perspective.