Reading from a Chumash on Shabbat

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Question

If a congregation does not have a Sefer Torah on Shabbat, is there any point in reading from a Chumash?

Answer

Yes, but do not call up a minyan of readers; only one person should read everything.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 143, Mishnah Berurah, S.K. 9.

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