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Question: I was recently told that there is a definite distinction between the Torah and our Old Testament. I thought that the Torah was a part of the Old Testament. It was said that the Torah is a warped presentation of the scriptures. That the Jews piecemealed it together after the exile to Babylon and that it is not Holy Spirit inspired. May I have your comment on this? Thank you for your time and thoughts on this.
Answer:
Thank you for your question. I will do my best to help you. The word Torah is a Hebrew word meaning "the Law" or "Teaching." The word Pentateuch is a Greek term that means "the five-volumed book." The Hebrews classified the Scriptures into 3 main categories; the Torah (Law) was the first. This was simply the Pentateuch or the Books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, which are very much inspired. Christ Himself quoted from these books. So, yes. The Torah is a vital part of the Old Testament and not some warped, piecemealed presentation of the Scriptures. I think it might just be the matter of the definition of words. Hope this is helpful.
