What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

The Torah describes the basic laws of Judaism; the Talmud is a collection of opinions on legal issues.

The Torah has been handed down for generations; the Talmud is a series of books.

The Torah means "study"; the Talmud means "the Five Books of Moses."

The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.

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4 December, 18:35

What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

The Torah describes the basic laws of Judaism; the Talmud is a collection of opinions on legal issues.

The Torah has been handed down for generations; the Talmud is a series of books.

The Torah means "study"; the Talmud means "the Five Books of Moses."

The Torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the Talmud focuses on directions for daily living.

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Pete · Answer 1

Torah primarily refers to the first section of the tanakh-the first five books of the hebrew bible, but the term is sometimes also used in the general sense also include both of Judaism's written law amd oral law.