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What is the "Tanach"?

How to read Torah - 8

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Rabbi Sam Millunchick
Feb 28, 2024
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Introduction to the Tanach

Tanach is a Hebrew acronym for Torah (Pentateuch), Nevi’im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings)—תורה, נביאים, כתובים. Another way of referring to Tanach would be the “Bible”, though in Christian contexts, this has the added connotation of including the “New Testament”. 

The Tanach is comprised of twenty-four different books. Being…

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