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The '''Old Testament''' ('''Tanakh''' ('''תנ״ך''') in Hebrew) is a collection of different biblical books comprising the [[Judaism|Jewish]] religious scriptures. It can be divided into three general categories: Historical, Poetic, and Prophetic.<ref>http://www.hyperhistory.net/apwh/essays/cot/t1w05otauthors.htm</ref> The Old Testament was inspired by [[God]], giving His teachings to human beings in document form:  using direct communication with [[Moses]], communicating through the Prophets, and through works inspired by the Holy Spirit (''Ruach HaKodesh''), in the Sacred Writings.  The human authors of some books are known, while for others the authorship remains a matter of controversy.  The Hebrew names of these three sections give rise to the acronym "Tanakh":  [[Torah]] (''Instruction''), Nevi'im (''Prophets''), and K'tuvim (''Sacred Writings'').

The '''Old Testament''' ('''Tanakh''' ('''תנ״ך''') in Hebrew) is a collection of different biblical books comprising the [[Judaism|Jewish]] religious scriptures. It can be divided into three general categories: Historical, Poetic, and Prophetic.<ref>[https://www.answers.com/Q/The_Old_Testament_is_divided_into_what_sections The Old Testament is divided into what sections? (answers.com)]</ref> The Old Testament was inspired by [[God]], giving His teachings to human beings in document form:  using direct communication with [[Moses]], communicating through the Prophets, and through works inspired by the Holy Spirit (''Ruach HaKodesh''), in the Sacred Writings.  The human authors of some books are known, while for others the authorship remains a matter of controversy.  The Hebrew names of these three sections give rise to the acronym "Tanakh":  [[Torah]] (''Instruction''), Nevi'im (''Prophets''), and K'tuvim (''Sacred Writings'').

[[Christians]] embrace the Old Testament as part of their holy scriptures, which, together with the [[New Testament]] make up the [[Bible]].  In contrast to Jews, they see the Old Testament giving prophetic references to the coming of [[Jesus Christ]].  Versions from ancient times exist in both Hebrew and [[Greek]] including the [[Dead Sea Scrolls]] giving a very ancient snapshot dating back to the time of Jesus.

[[Christians]] embrace the Old Testament as part of their holy scriptures, which, together with the [[New Testament]] make up the [[Bible]].  In contrast to Jews, they see the Old Testament giving prophetic references to the coming of [[Jesus Christ]].  Versions from ancient times exist in both Hebrew and [[Greek]] including the [[Dead Sea Scrolls]] giving a very ancient snapshot dating back to the time of Jesus.