Or are they just synonyms...?
2006-12-05 10:03:23 · 6 answers · asked by Megan 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Tanakh, or Tanach, is an acronym in hebrew for "torah, nevi'im (prophets), and ketuvim (other writings)" So to answer your question, no there is no difference between the two, but rather one is inclusive of the other.
2006-12-05 10:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Torah refers to the first five books of the Tanakh, also known as the 5 books of Moses.
Thus, the Tanakh includes the five books of Moses, the Prophets, and Writings.
Look here for more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanakh
2006-12-05 20:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Torah is the five books of Moses (Pentateuch), whereas the Tanakh includes the Torah plus the Prophets and Writings.
Tanakh is an acronym that identifies the Hebrew Bible. The acronym is based on the initial Hebrew letters of each of the text's three parts:
1. Torah, meaning "Instruction". Also called the Chumash (The five), "The five books of Moses," and Pentateuch. The Torah is often referred to as the law of the Jewish people. Christians also accept and incorporate these laws into their beliefs.
2. Nevi'im, meaning "Prophets." This term is associated with anything to do with the prophets.
3. Ketuvim, meaning "Writings" or "Hagiographa."
2006-12-05 18:08:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure the Torah is the first 5 books of the Tanakh.
~ Lib
2006-12-05 18:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by LibChristian 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Torah generally refers to the five books of the pentateuch, and tanakh includes the prophets etc.
2006-12-05 18:06:16 · answer #5 · answered by goofproofer25 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Torah is the first 5 book of the bible. The Tanakh is rebidical studies and teaching and the books of the prophets of Israel. prior to the coming of Jesus.
2006-12-05 18:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by adsdetailing 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋