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Journeyman

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11. This was answered by Rabbi Hillel before the New Testament was written . . .

Reply to SoutherDem (Original post)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 09:37 PM

Jun 2012

Asked to explain the Torah in the time a man could stand on one foot, Rabbi Hillel explained:

"That which is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor. That is the whole Torah; the rest is commentary."

And in the New Testament, when asked to explain the greatest commandment in the law, Jesus explained, in part, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."

I hope this provides an answer to whatever it was you sought.

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Which part of the Bible is most important? [View all] SoutherDem Jun 2012 OP

Which Grimm fairy tale is the most important? edhopper Jun 2012 #1

Ok, I know but I was trying to play nice. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #3

I don't understand this post. Are you shit stirring or asking for a legitimate discussion? cbayer Jun 2012 #4

I wanted a real discussion. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #10

I thought you might want a real discussion, but your replies would indicate something very different cbayer Jun 2012 #13

Well, SoutherDem Jun 2012 #15

I am sorry if I overstepped. cbayer Jun 2012 #16

No problem. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #18

You will find both very open minded and congenial believers and non-believers here. cbayer Jun 2012 #21

The "Old Testament" is composed of three parts: Betsy Ross Jun 2012 #2

Yes, I know there are many divisions. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #7

Ah, there's my answer. cbayer Jun 2012 #8

Am I serious, Yes. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #12

The Turbineguy Jun 2012 #5

the part that makes it right height to stabilize a wobbly table n/t oldhippydude Jun 2012 #6

From what I have seen randr Jun 2012 #9

This was answered by Rabbi Hillel before the New Testament was written . . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #11

It is close, if I may ask a follow up. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #14

I haven't a clue how to answer your questions. . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #17

Thanks for the honest answer. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #19

FWIW, the Old Testament is much more than the Torah. laconicsax Jun 2012 #23

Ah, yes. More commentary . . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #26

Actually, it's mostly embellished history. laconicsax Jun 2012 #27

Have you never read all three of my posts in this sub-thread? . . . Journeyman Jun 2012 #30

Then don't complain when you're corrected on factual matters. n/t laconicsax Jun 2012 #32

Right. Torah's just 1st the 5 books of OT. daaron Jun 2012 #28

words in red are allegedly by the Jesus character, the christ is the raised by witchcraft one nt msongs Jun 2012 #20

The only parts I ever pay any attention to are Proverbs and the NT's red letter parts. kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #22

Thanks for the honest answer. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #34

I am not going to presume to tell christianity what to put in its bible. I'm just kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #40

the four gospels are the only books that matter to me madrchsod Jun 2012 #24

How do you address the contradictions and factual errors? laconicsax Jun 2012 #25

Thanks for the honest answer. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #35

The index. n/t cynatnite Jun 2012 #29

The parts made of paper can be important in the outhouse. nt Speck Tater Jun 2012 #31

Am NOT a Biblical scholar. turtlerescue1 Jun 2012 #33

Thanks for the sincere, honest answer. SoutherDem Jun 2012 #36

to attempt a serious if disinterested answer...it depends dmallind Jun 2012 #37

It is all equally important. jeepnstein Jun 2012 #38

It's the forgotten disclaimer. laconicsax Jun 2012 #39

^This^ mr blur Jun 2012 #42

The Golden Rule. n/t backscatter712 Jun 2012 #41