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Were the scribes Hebrews?
Yes, scribes in ancient times were often Hebrews who were trained to write and transcribe texts such as religious scriptures, legal documents, and historical records in Hebrew. These scribes played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting knowledge within the Hebrew community.
Which copies of the Hebrew Old Testament date to 100-200 BC?
The Dead Sea Scrolls include some of the earliest copies of the Hebrew Old Testament dating to the time period of 100-200 BC. These manuscripts were discovered in the 20th century at Qumran and contain portions of almost every book of the Hebrew Bible.
Why did the Septuagint come into being?
The Septuagint came into being because many Jews living outside of Israel in the Hellenistic world needed the Hebrew scriptures translated into Greek for easier understanding and study. This translation was commissioned in the 3rd century BCE by Ptolemy II Philadelphus for the Library of Alexandria.
Where did the name yahweh come from?
The name Yahweh is derived from the Hebrew language and is often associated with the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible. It is considered the personal name of God in the Hebrew scriptures, particularly in the Old Testament. The origins and exact pronunciation of the name are debated among scholars.
What school subjects were there when Jesus was alive?
There was no school (well,at least our modern understanding of school) when Jesus was on earth. That did not mean that people were uneducated. For instance, we know from the gospel accounts that Jesus could read and write, and he was able to speak his own language, Aramaic, and was likely to be able to speak Greek, Hebrew and possibly some Latin. He was also very, very well versein the Hebrew scriptures.Schooling was done usually by the priests, and because the religious life was so entwined with everyday life, children would be taught the scriptures (our modern day Old Testament) and the Jewish Law. Other than that, children learned their trades from their fathers - in Jesus' case, Joseph was a carenter and so he would have spent time learning the trade and helping his father in the joiner's shop.
What language did Jesus learn because it was the language of the scriptures?
Hebrew and Chaldean
What language was the Hebrew Scriptures written in?
I think that by Hebrew Scriptures you mean the Tanakh. In this case, it is Biblical Hebrew
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 is the Greek translation of Hebrew Scriptures called?
AnswerThe Septuagint ('LXX') was the earliest Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures.
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.
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.
