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scribe, expert in the Jewish law

Definition:

Scribes were officials who were responsible to write or copy important government or religious documents by hand. Another name for a Jewish scribe was "expert in Jewish law."

  • Scribes were responsible for copying and preserving the books of the Old Testament.
  • They also copied, preserved, and interpreted religions opinions and commentary on the law of God.
  • At times, scribes were important government officials.
  • Important biblical scribes include Baruch and Ezra.
  • In the New Testament, the term "scribes" is also translated as "teachers of the Law."
  • In the New Testament, scribes were usually part of the religious group called the "Pharisees" and the two groups are frequently mentioned together.

(See also: law, Pharisee)

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