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How would you differentiate the 3 sacred texts of Judaism?The three sacred texts of Judaism are the TaNaKh, Septuagint, and Talmud

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How would you differentiate the 3 sacred texts of Judaism?

The three sacred texts of Judaism are the TaNaKh, Septuagint, and Talmud.

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The three sacred texts of Judaism are the TaNaKh, the Talmud, and the Midrash, not the Septuagint. Here's how you can differentiate them:

  1. The TaNaKh: This is the primary sacred text of Judaism. It is an acronym for the three parts of the Hebrew Bible: the Torah (the Five Books of Moses), Nevi'im (the Prophets), and Ketuvim (the Writings). It includes historical accounts, laws, prophetic writings, and psalms.

  2. The Talmud: This is a collection of Jewish law and tradition consisting of the Mishnah and the Gemara. The Mishnah, written in Hebrew, is the original written version of the oral law and the Gemara, written in Aramaic, is the commentary on the Mishnah. The Talmud elaborates on how to apply the laws in the Torah to daily life.

  3. The Midrash: This is a genre of rabbinic literature which includes assemblages of Jewish biblical exegesis (interpretation). It provides stories and lessons that help explain the passages in the TaNaKh.

The Septuagint, on the other hand, is a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible and is not considered a primary sacred text in Judaism. It is more commonly used in the Christian tradition.

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