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Definition:
For Christians, the Old Testament is the collection of biblical scriptures which
is derived from the Jewish tradition. For Protestants, the Old Testament is the same
as what appears in the classical Jewish collections. For Roman Catholics, the Old
Testament is this collection plus the Apocrypha.
Also Known As: OT
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
Related Resources:
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What are the various Christian groups, denominations, sects and heresies? What are some key concepts in Christian theology? What are some of the most important events in Christian history? All of this and more are covered in the Christianity FAQ.Judaism FAQ
Exploration of important terms, concepts and people relevant to the study of Judaism and Jewish history.Bible FAQ
The "Bible" is a central feature in the religious beliefs and devotions of most Christians - and a major portion of it, known as the "Old Testament," is important to Jews. Muslims, whose holy scriptures are collected in the Qur'an, also revere the Bible. But just what is the Bible? What is contained in it, where did it come from, and how reliable is it? This developing FAQ will present historical and critical information about the Bible and biblical scholarship.
Further Reading:
Oxford Illustrated History of the Bible
Who wrote the Bible? How is it used, and what are the different translations like? These questions are among the first asked by anyone interested in studying the Bible, but the answers are often contained in a multitude of books, many of which are often more academic than what most people need. There is a market, then, for a single volume which covers a multitude of topics - and this fits the bill. Read Review... | Compare Prices
