The Torah, consisting of the first five books of the Bible, is central to both Judaism and Christianity, written around 1400 BC and traditionally hand-copied on a scroll. Each book covers key events from creation to the Jewish people's journey to the promised land and forms the foundation of Jewish teachings. While both religions regard the Torah as the inspired word of God, Christians believe that Jesus Christ fulfills the messianic prophecies contained within it.

1. Is the Torah the same thing as the Holy
Bible?
In short, YES, the Torah and Bible are sacrosanct, although it only
constitutes the first FIVE book of the Bible. Torah is a Hebrew word
meaning “to instruct.” The Torah refers to the five books of Moses in
the Hebrew Bible Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
and Deuteronomy).
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2. The Torah was written in approximately 1400 BC. Traditionally, the
Torah is handwritten on a scroll by a “sacrosanct” (scribe). This type of
document is called a “Sefer Torah.” A modern printing of the Torah in
book form is called a “Chumash” (related to the Hebrew word for the
number 5).
Here is a brief description of the five books of the Torah:
Genesis: This first book of the Torah includes 50 chapters and covers
the time period from the creation of all things to the time of Joseph’s
death and burial. It includes the account of creation (chapters 1—2),
the beginning of human sin (chapter 3), Noah and the ark (chapters 6
—9), the tower of Babel (chapters 10—11), the lives of Abraham, Isaac,
and Jacob, and an extended narrative of the life of Joseph.
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3. Exodus: This second book of the Torah includes 40 chapters and
covers the period from Jewish slavery in Egypt until the glory of the
Lord descended upon the completed tabernacle in the wilderness. It
includes the birth of Moses, the plagues of Egypt, the exodus of the
Jewish people from Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the giving
of the Law to Moses upon Mount Sinai.
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4. Leviticus: This third book of the Torah includes 27 chapters and
consists largely of the laws regarding sacrifices, offerings, and festivals
among the people of Israel.
Numbers: This fourth book of the Torah includes 36 chapters and
covers a span of about 40 years as the Israelites wandered in the
wilderness. Numbers provides a census of the people of Israel and
some details about their journey toward the Promised Land.
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5. Deuteronomy: This fifth book of the Torah includes 34 chapters and is
called “Deuteronomy” based on a Greek word meaning “second law.”
In the book, Moses repeats the Law for the new generation who
would enter the Promised Land. Deuteronomy describes the
transition of leadership sacerdotally (from Aaron to his sons) and
nationally (from Moses to Joshua).
The Torah’s five books have formed the basis of Judaism’s teachings
from the time of Moses. Later biblical writers, including Samuel,
David, Isaiah, and Daniel, would frequently refer back to the Law’s
teachings. The teachings of the Torah are frequently summarized by
citing Deuteronomy 6:4–5, called the Shema (or “saying”): “Hear, O
Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God
with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” Jesus
called this the “first and greatest commandment” Matthew 22:38.
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6. The Torah is considered the inspired Word of God by both Jews and
Christians alike. Christians, however, see Jesus Christ as the
fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies and believe the Law was
fulfilled in Christ. Jesus taught, “Do not think that I have come to abolish
the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them”
Matthew 5:17.
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