The Torah: Explore the Sacred Text of Judaism

Question 1

Which of these teachings is NOT found in the Torah?

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Humans have complete freedom

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Honoring your parents

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Believing in one God

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Treating others fairly

Question 2

What is the first book of the Torah called?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 3

What is the name of the Jewish religious object worn as a reminder of God's commandments?

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Tzitzit

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Tefillin

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Mezuzah

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Kiddush

Question 4

Which of the following Jewish holidays is celebrated based on the teachings of the Torah?

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Passover

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Hanukkah

Question 5

In which language is the Torah primarily written?

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Hebrew

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Aramaic

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Greek

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Latin

Question 6

For Jewish people, the Torah is considered a:

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Sacred text

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Historical record

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Collection of laws

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Mythological tale

Question 7

In which book of the Torah do we find the story of Moses receiving the Ten Commandments?

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Exodus

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Genesis

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 8

The Torah serves as a guide for Jewish people in all of the following areas, EXCEPT:

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Science

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Ethics

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Law

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Worship

Question 9

In what order are the first five books of the Torah correctly arranged?

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Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

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Genesis, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Exodus

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Exodus, Genesis, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

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Leviticus, Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

Question 10

What is the main theme that runs throughout the Torah?

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The covenant between God and the Israelites

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The journey of the Israelites from slavery to freedom

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The teachings of Moses

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The laws of Judaism

Question 11

Which of the following is a central teaching in the Torah about the relationship between God and humans?

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God created humans in his own image

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God is distant and difficult to approach

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Humans are inherently sinful and unworthy

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God's primary intention is to punish humans

Question 12

Which of the following stories is NOT included in the book of Genesis?

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The story of Moses

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The creation of the world

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The great flood

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The journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land

Question 13

Which of the following Jewish holidays celebrates the giving of the Torah?

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Shavuot

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Passover

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Rosh Hashanah

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Hanukkah

Question 14

Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on which mountain?

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Mount Sinai

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Mount Ararat

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Mount Everest

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Mount Tabor

Question 15

Which of the following objects carried the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments?

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Ark of the Covenant

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Holy Ark

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Tabernacle

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Holy of Holies

Question 16

Which of the following is a core belief in Judaism?

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There is only one God

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There are many gods

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God has a human form

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God is a spirit

Question 17

Who led the Jews out of slavery in Egypt?

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Moses

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Abraham

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Isaac

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Joseph

Question 18

What is the Hebrew word for a commandment?

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Mitzvah

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Torah

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Halacha

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Gemara

Question 19

On which Jewish holiday do Jews celebrate the giving of the Torah?

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Shavuot

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Passover

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Yom Kippur

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Rosh Hashanah

Question 20

Which of these is NOT part of the Torah?

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The Gospel of John

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

Question 21

What is the name of the first book of the Torah?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 22

Which of these events is NOT mentioned in the Torah?

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The birth of Jesus Christ

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The creation of the world

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The Exodus from Egypt

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The giving of the Ten Commandments

Question 23

What is the distinction between the written and oral Torah?

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The written Torah is the one given to Moses on Mount Sinai, while the oral Torah is the interpretation passed down through generations

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The written Torah is in Hebrew, while the oral Torah is in Aramaic

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The written Torah is binding on all Jews, while the oral Torah is only binding on rabbis

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There is no distinction between the written and oral Torah

Question 24

Which of these is NOT an ethical teaching in the Torah?

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Revenge

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Honesty

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Kindness

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Helping others

Question 25

Which book of the Torah is first in the series?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 26

Which of the following is not included in the Torah?

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The book of Psalms

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The Ten Commandments

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The story of the Exodus

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The laws of kashrut

Question 27

What is the name given to the first five books of the Torah?

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The Pentateuch

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The Talmud

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The Midrash

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The Prophets

Question 28

In the Torah, which type of writing is primarily used to impart moral lessons and ethical principles?

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Parables

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Historical narratives

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Legal codes

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Hymns

Question 29

How did the Prophets use their knowledge of the Torah to guide the Jewish people?

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They used the Torah's teachings to help the Jewish people through changing times.

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They made up new rules that went against the Torah.

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They used the Torah to become wealthy and powerful.

Question 30

How does the Torah influence Jewish law and ethics?

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It provides rules and commandments for Jewish life.

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It inspires rabbinic law that interprets and applies its teachings.

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It created a separate legal system for Jewish people.

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It has no impact on Jewish law and ethics.

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT an influence of the historical and cultural context of the ancient Near East on the Torah?

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Belief in multiple gods (polytheism)

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Storytelling and parables to teach moral lessons

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Laws and regulations for daily life

Question 32

Which book is the first in the Torah?

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Genesis

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Exodus

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Leviticus

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Numbers

Question 33

Who is widely believed to have authored the Torah?

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Moses

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Abraham

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King David

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The Prophets

Question 34

What is a central teaching of the Torah?

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The importance of following God's commandments

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The belief in multiple gods

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The concept of reincarnation

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The value of material wealth

Question 35

What is the name of the agreement between God and the Israelites?

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The Mosaic Covenant

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The Abrahamic Covenant

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The Davidic Covenant

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The New Covenant

Question 36

Which significant event is described in the Torah?

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The Exodus from Egypt

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The birth of Jesus

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The resurrection of Lazarus

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The destruction of the Second Temple

Question 37

What is the purpose of the Ten Commandments?

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To provide moral and ethical guidance for Jewish people

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To establish laws that apply to all religions

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To guide religious rituals

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To list punishments for wrongdoings

Question 38

What is the core message of the Torah?

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To love God and obey His commandments

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To pursue wealth and success

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To live a self-indulgent life

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To fear God and avoid punishment

Question 39

How does the Torah define the relationship between God and the Israelites?

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They are in a covenant relationship

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They are enemies

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They are unrelated

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They are master and servant

Question 40

Which is the first book of the Torah?

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Genesis

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Leviticus

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Numbers

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Exodus

Question 41

Which of these is a key ethical teaching of the Torah?

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Love your neighbor as yourself.

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Believe in reincarnation.

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Follow the path to Nirvana.

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Worship multiple gods.

Question 42

What makes the Ten Commandments significant in the Torah?

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They represent God's covenant with the Israelites, guiding their moral behavior.

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They were given to Moses on Mount Everest.

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They are the only laws that must be obeyed to enter heaven.

Question 43

What is a central theme explored in the Torah?

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The relationship between God and humanity.

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The history of ancient Egypt.

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The importance of following religious rituals.

Question 44

Who is Moses in the Torah?

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The prophet who leads the Israelites out of Egypt and receives the Ten Commandments.

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The first king of Israel.

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The author of the Torah.

Question 45

Which Jewish holiday celebrates the giving of the Torah?

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Shavuot

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Passover

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Yom Kippur

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Rosh Hashanah

Question 46

Which concept is central to the Torah?

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Covenant

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Reincarnation

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Nirvana

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Karma

Question 47

Why is the land of Israel important in the Torah?

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It is the promised land given to the Israelites by God.

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It is the holiest place in the world.

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It is the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

Question 48

How has the Torah influenced Western culture?

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It has shaped our moral and ethical values, legal systems, and literary and artistic traditions.

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It is the basis of all major world religions.

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It is the most widely read book in the world.