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the simple question I asked was "Do you believe that what is written in your hebrew bible (Tanakh), is historically accurate"


The question can't be answered without a definition of what is meant by the word "bible." (BTW it isn't the "Hebrew" bible unless you are referring to the language in which it is primarily written. Noah was a a Hebrew, but he wasn't a Jew ergo it is the JEWISH bible).

To answer your question, the bible is comprised of three major parts.

The first part is called "Torah" and consists of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The Torah is factually accurate and was written by G-d (as dictated to Moses). Jewish tradition tells us that G-d told Moses every letter to use -- not just words.

Now do not confuse Torah with your translations of it which contain things like unicorns (if it is the KJV) and other such.

The second part is called "Nevi'im" and it translates to "Prophets." This section was written by prophets (not necessarily the prophet it is named after) and the selections were made by the Men of the Great Assembly. I would dare say that it is accurate but it was written by men (great men, but men) and inspired by G-d.

Historically accurate? Probably, but its purpose was not to be a history book but to pass down important teachings of G-d to future generations that re-enforced Torah.

The third book is Ketuvi'im (Writings). Historically accurate? Parts yes, parts no. Ketuvi'im consists of poetry, allegory, stories and more. Again its purpose is to teach lessons and there are parts of it that are most definitely not history.

The three parts: Torah, Nevi'im and Ketuvi'im are abbreviated as "T'nakh." This is the Jewish bible.

If you have any specific questions about something historical that you question ask about it -- but I would do so in General Judaism, not in Counter Missionary. It is a more appropriate forum for such a question.
And everything that Sarah tells you, listen to her voice. Genesis, 21:12