Tenakh

• B- The Torah is the most important part of the Tenakh because it includes the 613 mitvot which Jews should follow (including the 10 commandments)

  E- "The laws fulfilled that were given unto Moses"

  E- It is a law which they are expected to follow in the Jewish religion.
• B- Many Jews believe that the Torah is the word of God and contains history of Jewish people from the creation until reaching the Promised Land.

  E- "Thou shalt not keep therefore his statues and his commandments, which I command thee this day"

  E- Jews believe that God has set out rules himself which they must follow.
• B- Many Jews believe the Nevi'im is not as important as the Torah as it was not written by God

  E- "They show the covenant relationship with God in action and how the Jewish people worked through this"

  E- God's messages were passed on throught the teachings about the importance of seeking justice and observing the duties set out by God in the Torah.
• B- Many Jews believe the Ketuvim is not as important as the Torah and the collection of poetry, philosophy and history; writings such as the Psalms which are sung in praise of God.

  E "The Ketuvim affirms a hard-worn commitment to God and covenant without divine miracles or national glory, there were only the words of Torah and Prophets to hold onto"

  E- Therefore, it was written by humans but it is believed to be inspired by God. It contains the stories from the division of the kingdom to the first return from exile.