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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The Jewish scriptures, comprising the Torah, the Prophets and the Writings.
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Revise: Role of the MessiahIn the Tenakh, the Jewish scriptures, the term was used for kings of Israel. For example, the prophet Samuel anointed Saul to show that he was chosen by God to become king.
The Jewish collection of sacred scriptures, comprising Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim; also called the written law.
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The Jewish scriptures, comprising the Torah, Prophets and Writings; also spelt Tanakh.
Revise: Jewish Morality and Moral ResponsibilityJews can also seek guidance from the wider Tenakh, the Jewish scriptures, and the Talmud, which contains rabbinic discussions of law and teaching. Rabbis help people interpret and apply these teachings. Moral decision-making therefore involves understanding what a commandment requires in a particular situation, not just remembering its wording.
The Jewish scriptures, also called the Hebrew Bible, comprising the Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim.
Keep the relationship clear: the Torah is part of the Tenakh; the Mishnah and Gemara make up the Talmud.
Distinguish the Tenakh from the Torah: the Torah is one of the Tenakh’s three sections.
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