{"id":89776,"date":"2022-11-20T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T20:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/?p=89776"},"modified":"2022-11-21T00:03:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T05:03:57","slug":"the-tanakh-a-description-of-each-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/the-tanakh-a-description-of-each-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanakh (A Description Of Each Book)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/christian\/christian-study-topics\/\">Biblical Study Topics<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible) is Judaism\u2019s foundational text. The word \u201cTanakh\u201d is an acronym of its three parts: Torah (The Five Books of Moses), Nevi\u2019im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). It contains stories, law, poetry, and teachings about God and humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>39 books <\/strong>in the <strong>Old Testament<\/strong>, starting with Genesis and ending with Malachi. They\u2019re arranged according to the subject matter in one long list. <strong>Tanakh<\/strong>, on the other hand, contains only <strong>24 books<\/strong>. Hebrew and Christian Bibles differ in number because 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel are combined into Samuel. The same goes for King 1 and 2 and the Chronicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tanakh is in the Hebrew language, while the Old Testament exists in various languages, mostly translated from Tanakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/bible-overview-description-book\/\">Click here<\/a> for more information on the Old Testament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Torah <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Torah is the combination of the first five books of the Tanakh.  The Torah is also known as the Five Books of Moses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GENESIS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creation, the beginning of mankind, and stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EXODUS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Israelites\u2019 enslavement in Egypt, miraculous redemption, the giving of the Torah, and building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LEVITICUS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laws of sacrificial worship in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), ritual purity, and other topics like agriculture, ethics, and holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NUMBERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wanderings of the Israelites in the desert, census, rebellion, spies and war, interspersed with laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DEUTERONOMY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moses\u2019 final speeches, recalling events of the desert, reviewing old laws, introducing new ones, and calling for faithfulness to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nevi\u2019im \/ The Prophets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are eight books in the Nevi*im: Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings in the Former Prophets; Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel in the Latter Prophets; and the Twelve Prophets in the Latter Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Zephaniah, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JOSHUA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Israelites enter, conquer, and settle Israel under the leadership of Joshua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JUDGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cycles of sin, foreign oppression, repentance, and redemption through leaders appointed by God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I SAMUEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prophet Samuel, the advent of monarchy with the reign of Saul, and the rise of a young David.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>II SAMUEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King David\u2019s triumphs and challenges as he establishes a united kingdom with Jerusalem as its capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I KINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solomon\u2019s kingship, construction of the Temple, a schism in the kingdom, and Elijah the Prophet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>II KINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stories and miracles of the prophet Elisha, the decline of Israel\u2019s kingdoms, and the Temple\u2019s destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ISAIAH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criticism of religious corruption, calls for change, and descriptions of a utopian future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JEREMIAH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warnings of Jerusalem\u2019s destruction and demands for repentance, largely rejected by the people, some of whom torture and persecute him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EZEKIEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dramatic symbolism conveying rebuke or hope, and visions of a future Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HOSEA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rebuke of Israel for abandoning God, comparing their relationship to that of unfaithful lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JOEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A locust plague, a call to repent, and a promise of judgement for Israel\u2019s oppressors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AMOS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Condemnation of oppression and arrogance in the nations and Israel, and a call for reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OBADIAH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shortest book in Tanakh, at just 21 verses, predicting the downfall of the kingdom of Edom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JONAH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A great fish swallows Jonah when he tries to escape his mission of prophecy, and Jonah repents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MICAH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Berating of Israel and its leadership for insincere ritual worship, and calls for justice and kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NAHUM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A celebratory prophecy about the downfall of the Assyrian empire, an oppressor of Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HABAKKUK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charging God to explain the unjust success of the Babylonians, God\u2019s response, and a prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ZEPHANIAH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warnings of the destruction God will wreck on the unfaithful and calls for justice and humility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>HAGGAI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urgent calls to build the Second Temple and descriptions of its future glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ZECHARIAH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Symbolic visions of redemption, explained by angels, and descriptions of the end of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MALACHI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Criticism of disingenuous ritual worship and descriptions of God\u2019s future blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ketuvim \/ Writings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ketuvim include the Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles and a collection of religious poetry and wisdom literature known as the \u201cFive Megillot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PSALMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poems of despair, hope, gratitude, and supplication to God, attributed to David and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PROVERBS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance for living a wise, moral, and righteous life, in the form of poems and short statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>JOB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Satan convinces God to strike a righteous man with tragedy, spurring conversations about suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SONG OF SONGS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poetic conversations of two lovers, traditionally read as a metaphor for God and Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>RUTH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Moabite widow remains loyal to her mother-in-law and to Israel, embarking on a new beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LAMENTATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Laments of Jerusalem\u2019s destruction, grappling with theological explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ECCLESIASTES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An exploration of the meaning of life, reckoning with death, futility, and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ESTHER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Esther becomes queen of Persia and foils a plot to destroy the Jews, establishing the Purim holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DANIEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Jewish advisor to Babylonian kings interprets dreams and miraculously escapes danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EZRA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rebuilding the Temple after decades of exile and religious revival led by Ezra the scribe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NEHEMIAH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rebuilding Jerusalem\u2019s walls and the nation\u2019s commitment to observe the commandments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I CHRONICLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recounts of events in the Torah and early Prophets, focusing on King David.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>II CHRONICLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recounts of events in the Prophets, from Solomon through the First Temple\u2019s destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sources: The Tanakh, Bible, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sefaria.org\" target=\"_blank\">AllTheDifferences.com<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sefaria.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sefaria.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Biblical Study Topics) Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible) is Judaism\u2019s foundational text. The word \u201cTanakh\u201d is an acronym of its three parts: Torah (The Five Books of Moses), Nevi\u2019im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings). It contains stories, law, poetry, and teachings about God and humanity. There are 39 books in the Old Testament, starting with Genesis and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":89778,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,58,61,148],"tags":[143],"class_list":["post-89776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-posts","category-christian-news-videos-and-audio","category-editors-choice","category-events-sports-etc","tag-editors"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89776\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urbanareas.net\/info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}