Torah
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The Torah cannot be considered the divine word of God if there is no God in a supernatural sense. But that does not diminish from its importance to the Jewish people.
The Torah is the foundation of our tradition. The principles codified in it were the basis behind the coming together of the Jewish nation. Without it, there would be no Jewish people, no Israel.
If there is no supernatural hand in it, though, shouldn't we think of the Torah more as a book of history or ethical teachings (when it's not talking about the laws of sacrifices at least)? That does an injustice to the Torah. There are many other books of Jewish history that are easier to read and perhaps more relevant to a modern audience.
The Torah is not just history or stories; it is the "mission statement" of the Jews.
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