Why Is The Old Testament Important To Both Jews And Christians?

"The Old Testament is first and foremost a collection of religious books, created by faith and addressed to persons who share that faith. Its basic premise is the reality of the living God of creation and history, and its primary aim is to expose the active purpose of God at work within the world" (West, Introduction to the Old Testament, 3).
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The Jewish religion is based around the scriptures of the Old Testament, which they call the Tanakh. The Tanakh is made up of the five books of Moses, (the Torah). These books tell the story of their creation, and how people came…