RE103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Maimonides, Book Of Lamentations, Book Of Proverbs
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They are called the five books of moses because according to the bible, they were written down by moses, a major prophet, who led. Biblical scholars believe that the books were written between 600-400 bce. An important part of religious jewish life is that a torah portion" is read publicly in a synagogue, in front of a congregation once every three days, in a specific tune. The eight books of the prophets (neviim: joshua, judges, samuel, kings, isaiah, jeremiah, ezekial, the twelve (minor prophets) trei-assar. Love in the hebrew bible (may p. 14-26) Two great love commands (note: different from the 10 commandments): you shall love the lord your god with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might, you shall love your neighbour as yourself. Leave part of your harvest for the poor or for your neighbour (cid:1) (cid:1) 2: it is not a favour to god.
