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The Tanakh
The Tanakh is the canon of the sacred Scriptures of Judaism, corresponding to the Christian Old Testament. Its name is an acronym formed from its three sections: Torah (Pentateuch), Nevi'im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings). Written mainly in Hebrew with a few passages in Aramaic, it forms the theological, moral and liturgical foundation of Judaism and the common roots of the Jewish and Christian traditions.
Isaiah 1.1 (King James Version) :The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Jewish Prophetic Tradition
The Jewish prophetic tradition rests on the writings and teachings of the prophets, messengers of God chosen to guide the people of Israel. It is characterized by social criticism, the call for justice, the denunciation of idolatry and messages of eschatological hope. The great prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel profoundly influenced Jewish theology, biblical literature and universal ethical values.
Joel 1.1 (King James Version) :The word of the LORD that came to Joel the son of Pethuel.NoteThat which the palmerworm…: Heb. The residue of the palmerwormNotebarked…: Heb. laid my fig tree for a barkingKing James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org