The Torah

The Five Books of Moses

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The Torah is the central reference of Judaism, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Also known as the Pentateuch or the Five Books of Moses, it contains the foundational narratives and laws of the Jewish faith.

The Torah (תּוֹרָה‎, "teaching" or "instruction") is the most sacred text in Judaism, comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible: **Genesis (Bereishit)** - The creation of the world, early humanity, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. **Exodus (Shemot)** - The bondage in Egypt, Moses, the Exodus, and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. **Leviticus (Vayikra)** - Laws concerning priests, sacrifices, purity, and holiness. **Numbers (Bamidbar)** - The Israelites' wanderings in the desert for 40 years. **Deuteronomy (Devarim)** - Moses' final speeches and the renewal of the covenant before entering the Promised Land. The Torah forms the foundation of Jewish law, ethics, and theology. It contains 613 commandments (mitzvot) that guide Jewish life and practice. The text has been meticulously preserved and transmitted through generations, with scribes maintaining exacting standards of accuracy. This English translation makes the ancient wisdom of the Torah accessible to modern readers while preserving the depth and meaning of the original Hebrew text.