The Structure and Content of the Hebrew Bible PDF
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This document provides an overview of the structure and contents of the Hebrew Bible. It discusses the meaning of "Testament" and how different religious perspectives interpret the "Old Testament".
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The Structure and the Content of Hebrew Bible 1 Agenda • What is Hebrew Bible? • The structure of Hebrew Bible • The contents of Hebrew Bible 2 Agenda • What is Hebrew bible? • The structure of Hebrew Bible • The contents of Hebrew Bible 3 Hebrew Bible = The Old testament ? • Testament come...
The Structure and the Content of Hebrew Bible 1 Agenda • What is Hebrew Bible? • The structure of Hebrew Bible • The contents of Hebrew Bible 2 Agenda • What is Hebrew bible? • The structure of Hebrew Bible • The contents of Hebrew Bible 3 Hebrew Bible = The Old testament ? • Testament comes from Latin word ’testamentum’ . • The meanings are will, testimony and especially is used as ‘covenant’ when describe the name of the bible. • The name "Old Testament" reflects Christianity's understanding of New Covenant to replace the existing covenant between God and Israel. • The emphasis, however, has shifted from Judaism's understanding of the covenant as a racially or tribally based pledge between God and the Jewish people, to one between God and any person of faith who is "in Christ". 4
