The Bible is an important religious text that holds a central place in Judaism and Christianity.
The book itself contains a vast number of individual religious works compiled together, with the writings forming the basis of the Jewish and Christian religions and traditions.
The Bible itself differs between Jews and Christians in terms of content, with the Jewish Bible (the Tanach) only consisting of 24 books found in the Old Testament, while the Christian Bible also contains the works of the New Testament.
Its words have continued to help shape the course of history by driving these religions forward and have been studied and interpreted by countless scholars and experts for well over a thousand years.
Good character traits – especially those expressed in accepting those who are different and understanding their pain and feelings – are a prerequisite for receiving the Torah.
Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of hostilities holding for now, we feel just about ready to lift our heads and heart
Unite the nation through love and kindness, and we will defeat the descendants of Amalek.
We are at a watershed moment, and we need to respond from courage, artfulness, and faith, – not from despair. It’s time to cross the Reed Sea together.
Munich event sees record participation as young Jews reconnect with tradition and identity.
Avoid hatred; it is the poison of progress and is a cancer to the soul.
The commandment of sanctifying the month is not merely a technical instruction for those who establish the calendar on how and when to determine the new month.
The blessing that led Pharaoh to the sin of arrogance is the very thing that will turn into a curse.
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