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The Torah: The Five Books Of The Torah

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The 5 books of the Torah are central documents in Judaism and the Torah, both written and oral is utilised by the Jewish adherents through many practices, prayers and rituals. The Torah records the expression of the covenantal relationship between God and his chosen people which makes it an essential part of Judaism. Covenants are to be fulfilled in order for the adherents to keep a strong relationship with the creator, therefore the Torah is utilised to acts as a guidance providing a set of rules, laws and obligations that teach the adherents how to behave morally in order for them to fulfil the covenant. Jewish laws are all found in the Halacha which assists adherents in the process of keeping the covenant. The Halacha contains the 613 mitzvoth

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