The Tenakh and Talmud Flashcards
What is the Tanakh?
The Tenakh is the Jewish Bible which consists of:
- The Torah
- The Nevi’im
- The Ketuvim
What is the Talmud?
The Talmud is a guide on how to follow rules and commandments set out in the Tanakh.
Who wrote the Tanakh?
God, Prophets, King David and King Solomon
Who wrote the Talmud?
Rabbis write and update the Talmud in order to keep with modern times
Which is used in Synagogue services?
The Tenakh is read from in synagogues.
What is the Torah?
The Torah is the Jewish written law and the first 5 books of the Hewbrew Bible.
What is the Nevi’im?
It is the part of the Jewish Bible that teaches about the history of the Jewish religion.
What is the Ketuvim?
The Ketuvim are songs of praise to God, some written by King David and King Solomon.
Source of wisdom for the Tenakh?
“Belief in the divine origin of the Torah (Torah comes directly from God)” Tenakh
What is a quote from the Tanakh which is then explained in the Talmud?
Tanakh: “Respect the Sabbath and keep it holy”
Talmud: The Talmud gives clear guidance on what Jews should and should not do on the Sabbath. The Talmud describes 39 activities that should not take place.
What are the 2 parts of the Talmud?
The Mishnah, written in Hebrew, and the Gemara, written in Aramaic.
