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by heidioftheopera on November 23rd, 2009
The Midrash interprets biblical Judaism and separates it into "Agadah" (stories elaborating on the teachings and morals of Judaism) and "Halachah" (defines Jewish law). So, at least in Judaism, the bible is, for a decent portion, a book of law, but it can also be defined partially as a "book to live by" for everyday life (for morals, traditions, etc.), as well. However, the Halachah interprets the Agadah of the Midrash to determine Jewish law (sometimes to this date even, with contemporary issues, such as smoking cigarettes), though the Midrash is not part of the Torah or the bible, but rather, an elaboration on it, or a companion guide, if you will.
by Stranger in a Strange Land on November 12th, 2009
The first five books of the Old Testament, the Torah, were and are law books. Orthodox Jews still consider them such, The Talmud, or commentaries, are a guide to the interpretation of those laws. +2
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