It is the practice and importance of rituals in Judaism which is based upon the belief that all life is a reflection of God. They see God as the source of all piety; even the smallest thing can be a reflection of God. He prepares the world for the coming of the Kingdom of God when everything will be redeemed and the holiness of God's creation will be clearly seen.
We then discussed the Jewish Torah (scrolls) which is the center of Jewish spiritual life. It unites community of believers in law, history, culture, and practice. There are twenty-four books in the Hebrew Bible (which is called the Tanak; T-N-K). It consists of the Torah, Prophets, and Writings. The Canon was established in 600 BCE.
The Jewish Talmud is the book of Jewish scholarship and learning. It contains religious laws, history books, and story books. It comes from the Hebrew word talmed, or study. It has two parts called the Mishah (Jewish law fro
m Biblical times- Hebrew shanah which means to repeat) and the Gemara (explanation of the Mishnah- Aramaic gemar which means to teach).
m Biblical times- Hebrew shanah which means to repeat) and the Gemara (explanation of the Mishnah- Aramaic gemar which means to teach).
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