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What is the main difference between the Talmud and the Torah?

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The Talmud includes the Ten Commandments; the Torah does not.

The Talmud includes the Ten Commandments; the Torah does not.

The Torah is comprised of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible; the Talmud is comprised of teachings about the Torah.

The Torah is comprised of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible; the Talmud is comprised of teachings about the Torah.

The Torah is used exclusively by Rabbis for religious services; the Talmud is used in both religious and non-religious services.

The Torah is used exclusively by Rabbis for religious services; the Talmud is used in both religious and non-religious services.

The Talmud is believed to have been written by Moses; the Torah is believed to have been written by King David.

The Talmud is believed to have been written by Moses; the Torah is believed to have been written by King David.
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Answer 1

The main difference between the Talmud and the Torah is that:

The Torah is comprised of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible; the Talmud is comprised of teachings about the Torah.

This response correctly captures the distinction between the two texts. The Torah refers to the foundational texts of Judaism (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), while the Talmud consists of rabbinical discussions and interpretations of the Torah, including laws, ethics, customs, and history.