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Torah" can be construed as "law," but to prioritize this sense assumes the perspective of early Christians, who regarded Jewish devotion as fixated on obeying divine law and thus insufficient for salvation. For Jews, the broader meaning of "Torah" is "teaching" or "instruction." Its organizing narrative relates the People of Israel's fortunes from the time of their progenitor, Abraham, until they stand along the River Jordan poised to conquer Canaan; it also contains myths, cosmology, genealogie
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― The Abrahamic Religions: A Very Short Introduction: A Very Short Introduction
― The Abrahamic Religions: A Very Short Introduction: A Very Short Introduction
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God expresses His will to us through His written word. Do we truly believe that? Because to say, “This commandment is irrelevant,” is to say, “God’s will for my life in this area isn’t important to me.” God is the one who makes the rules, not us.
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― When Faith Works: Living Out the Law of Liberty According to James
― When Faith Works: Living Out the Law of Liberty According to James
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