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The Torah

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible and foundational text of Judaism.

Five Books of Moses Chamisha Chumshei Torah

The Torah (Hebrew: תּוֹרָה), meaning "teaching" or "instruction," is the foundational text of Judaism. It comprises the first five books of the Hebrew Bible – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy – traditionally attributed to Moses. Considered sacred scripture, it details creation, early Israelite history, laws, commandments (mitzvot), and covenant between God and Abraham/Moses.

Etymology

The term 'Torah' comes from Hebrew, meaning "teaching" or "instruction".

Explain Like I’m 5

The Torah is like a really important instruction book for Jewish people, telling stories and giving rules to live by.

Fun Facts

It's also known as the Pentateuch or Chumash
It was likely written over centuries, with different authors contributing
Scribes meticulously hand-copy the Torah scrolls

FAQ

What is it? The first five books of the Hebrew Bible
Who uses it? Jews use it as their foundational text
What does it contain? Stories, laws, and teachings

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Hebrew Bible

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Judaism

Indexes

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