The Old Testament primarily draws from the ancient Hebrew traditions, encompassing a collection of texts that reflect the history, laws, poetry, and prophecies of the Israelites. It includes foundational stories such as the creation, the Exodus, and the covenant with God. The New Testament, on the other hand, is rooted in the memories and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian community, documenting his life, death, resurrection, and the spread of Christianity through the apostles. Together, these texts encapsulate the religious, cultural, and ethical memories of the Judeo-Christian tradition.
The Old and New Testament of the Holy Bible does not come from memories. The books were written by men under the inspiration of Holy Spirit.
The Old and New Testament of the Holy Bible does not come from memories. The books were written by men who were inspired by Holy Spirit.
Judaism-believes the Old Testament and that the messiah which the Old Testament fortells has not come. Christianity- believes the Old Testament and the New Testament and that the Messiah which the Old Testament fortells has already come. John 3:16 (in New Testament) "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that who so ever believes in Him shall not parish but have everlasting life. " Jesus Christ is this Son/Messiah, according to the New Testament.
The Old Testament laid the foundation for the coming of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The New Testament fulfills the prophecies and promises made in the Old Testament, showing how they are interconnected and part of the overarching narrative of God's plan for humanity. Jesus himself often referenced the Old Testament scriptures to demonstrate how they foretold his arrival and mission.
The Old Testament.
New Testament
Yes, the readings usually follow the plan: Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament (Epistle or other non-Gospel reading), Alleluia verse, Gospel in a Sunday Mass. The Second reading is omitted during the week, and the first reading may be from either the Old Testament or the New Testament.
The New Testament books were all written after Christ's resurrection. It is a separate testament from the Old Testament. We can see looking back all the many hints given in the Old Testament of a new and better testament to come, but hind sight is 20 20, as it was in large part hidden from the people living in the time of the Old Testament. All of the books of the Old Testament were written 400 years before Christ and earlier. The New Testament, as the Old Testament are both completely inspired by God.
Jonah is from the Old Testament.
Abraham is first mentioned in the Old Testament.
New Testament
James is from the New Testament.