"Hebrew Bible" vs. "Old Testament"

  1. What difference does it make to read the first part of the Bible as Jewish Scriptures as opposed to the Christian "Old Testament"?
  2. What similarities and differences do you find between Jewish and Christian interpretations of the following passages?
    1. Isaiah 7:13-14 — To whom does this passage refer? How is it used by the Christian Church?
    2. Isaiah 53:4-9 — Who is the subject of this passage?
    3. Isaiah 6:3 — How have Christians incorporated this passage into their worship? Where in the Christian scriptures is this passage repeated?
    4. Ezekiel 1: 5, 10-11 — How is this passage used in Christian symbolism?
    5. Genesis 22:1-14 — What is the difference between a Jewish interpretation and a Christian typological reading of this text?