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# scribe, expert in the Jewish law
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## Definition
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Scribes were officials who were responsible to write or copy important government or religious documents by hand.
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* Scribes were responsible for copying and preserving the books of the Old Testament.
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* Scribes also copied, preserved, and interpreted religions opinions and commentary on the law of God.
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* At times, scribes were important government officials.
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* Important biblical scribes include Baruch and Ezra.
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