the Old Testament

noun

: the first part of the Christian Bible that tells about the Jews, their history, and God's words to them in the time before Jesus Christ was born

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Told entirely through song, this upbeat musical follows the trials and tribulations of Joseph from the Old Testament. —

Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024 The booklet even cites the Old Testament as justification for organizing an armed militia. —

David Gilbert, WIRED, 24 Oct. 2024 In the Old Testament, Elizabeth appears in its Hebrew form Elisheva as the wife of Aaron, who is the brother of Moses. —

Vicky Yip, Parents, 29 July 2024 It’s driven by a bizarre lyrical metaphor that only Lady Gaga could come up with: what if the Old Testament God’s destruction of the Tower of Babel created modern celebrity gossip culture?? —

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