The Hebrew Bible, also known as the Tanakh, is divided into three main parts:
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Torah (תּוֹרָה): Also known as the Pentateuch, this section includes the first five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It contains the foundational narratives and laws of the Israelite people.
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Nevi'im (נְבִיאִים): This section is known as the Prophets. It is further divided into two subsections: the Former Prophets (which includes books like Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings) that narrate the history of Israel, and the Latter Prophets (which includes Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, as well as the Twelve Minor Prophets) that contain the messages and prophecies of prophets to Israel and Judah.
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Ketuvim (כְּתוּבִים): Known as the Writings, this collection includes a diverse array of literature, such as poetry (Psalms), wisdom literature (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes), and historical narratives (Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah). It encompasses a variety of genres and themes.
Together, these three parts form the core of the Hebrew Scriptures.