I have been wondering this for a while. What is the answer? Why is it objectionable?
2006-10-10 11:15:09 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They don't want to hear from us subhuman parasites, is why.
2006-10-10 11:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the Jews do not include the New Testament in their scriptures, why would they refer to their Torah as the Old Testament? They already had a name (Torah) which was in use for 400-500 years before the NT came along. So why change.
2006-10-10 18:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jews don't like the Hebrew Bible to be referred to as the "Old Testament" because: 1)They don't believe in the New Testament. 2) The Hebrew Scriptures are still applicable, and aren't "old". 3) "Old Testament" is a Christian phrase.
They feel that the phrase "Old Testament" takes away the importance of the Scriptures themselves.
2006-10-10 18:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by Nowhere Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The old testament equals the old covenant between God and His people, where He gave the laws to Moses. the new testament equals the new covenant with God and His people, where He will write His commandments on their heart and minds, by believing that Christ came and atoned for the people's sins. As some Jews are still looking for the Messiah, they do not recognize the New Testament.
2006-10-10 20:16:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orthodox Jews do not separate because they have only the Old Testament as Torah, laws handed down by Moses from God and prophesies. They do not believe Jesus to be the Messiah. They do acknowledge the historical facts of His birth, but are still waiting for the Messiah.
2006-10-10 18:18:37 · answer #5 · answered by reformed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would you feel if Muslims called your book the "Old Testament" because it had been replaced by the Koran?
Testament means contract or covenant. We Jews still have our original Testament (contract) with God. Christians might have a separate, new contract of their own, but it certainly doesn't replace the Jewish Contract. God doesn't renege on his promises!
Marvin R. We are not waiting for a "savior." God is our savior. The messiah will be a great leader (human) who will bring peace on earth and justice for all humanity!
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2006-10-10 18:31:55 · answer #6 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the testament of The Law and the Prophets ends with Malachi for them.
They do not believe in the New Testament. It represents a different religion.
2006-10-10 18:17:41 · answer #7 · answered by Bob L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jewish Faith follows " THE TORAH " which is basically the Old Testament but they do not recognize the New Testament as others have said. the way I understand this is they consider JESUS a Great Teacher but they are still waiting for THE SAVIOR
2006-10-10 18:22:18 · answer #8 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually "old" testament isn't correct, because it implies that it is no longer needed.
The Hebrew Scriptures were not replaced by the "new" or Greek Scriptures.
Many of the prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures are still coming true today.
2006-10-10 18:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by TeeM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having an 'old' testament would imply a 'new' testament.
Since those who study the Torah don't recognize a new covenant, they would decidedly NOT refer to their scriptures as an 'old' testament.
2006-10-10 18:20:00 · answer #10 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because there is just one testament. No new or old. Just one. The one we think to be the old version.
Why? Because of the whole Jesus thing. Most of the New Testament surrounds around Jesus.
2006-10-10 18:17:43 · answer #11 · answered by bibliophilejmv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋