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What is the Torah?

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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The Torah is the first five books of the Bible — Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy — also called the Pentateuch in Christian usage or the Five Books of Moses.

The Torah is traditionally attributed to Moses. See Torah.

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