Jewish Ideals in the Torah and the Nevi'im Both the Torah and the Nevi'im are important texts in Judaism, and each illustrates different aspects of Judaism. The Torah specifies a set of commandments and rules to follow. On the other hand, the Nevi'im contains several accounts of the lives of the prophets. Analyzing the Torah and the Nevi'im allows you to clearly see the differences and similarities. The Torah is the primary document that reveals instructions to the Jewish people. The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures focus on Jewish law and teaching. The Torah is a key text in Judaism. Specifically it refers to the five books that constitute the beginning of the Tanakh. The Torah tells the history of the world and the Jewish people, as well as the laws passed down to them. God reveals his needs to Moses. The commandments contain rules for daily life. In Genesis 17, God changes Abram's name to Abram which means "father of many." God states that His covenant must be established with the physical seed of Abraham. This is to be an everlasting covenant with Abraham and his descendants through Isaac. The land will be an eternal possession of the descendants of Abraham through Isaac. In future generations, sin may cause people to lose control of the land, but it will always belong to them. The rite of circumcision is the physical sign of the alliance. In this covenant, God is saying that He is our Almighty God and that we are His people. It is a physical reminder to the Israelites of God's covenant promises. Within this great covenant, Abraham received the promise of a son, a land, and descendants. The Torah clearly states the importance of being moral, following the commandments, and worshiping only God. God is the creator of all that exists. The great commandment clearly states: "The Lord is our God, the Lord alone! You shall therefore love the Lord your God with all your strength." (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) God says that if the people obey and follow him, they will undoubtedly “flourish and live forever.” (Deuteronomy 5:29) Similar to his covenant with Abraham, God promises fulfillment to those who live righteous and moral lives. God describes the blessings he would bestow on Israel if the people obeyed him and the curses if they continued to disobey. For every action there are consequences.