The earliest most complete Hebrew Bible in existence
This book of the Torah shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate
upon it day and night. (Joshua 1:8)
Tanakh: The Hebrew Bible
The Hebrew Bible includes 24 books divided into three sections: Torah
(Pentateuch), Nevi’im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Sacred Writings). Its Hebrew name, Tanakh,
is an acronym of these three sections. These 24 books embody the cultural and religious
heritage of the Jewish people: the story of creation, the birth story of the people of Israel,
the story of the covenant between Israel and God, the laws that God commanded them, the
moral teachings of the prophets, and the wisdom literature.
The Hebrew Bible has been a universal cultural and religious touchstone for thousands of
years. Belief in The Hebrew Bible crosses national, geographic, and religious boundaries.
The tradition of study and interpretation that is renewed in each generation allows everyone
to discover new insights and personal meaning in these ancient words.