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The '''Hebrew Bible''', also known as the '''Tanakh''' or the '''Mikra''', is the canonical collection of [[Jewish texts]], which is also a very significant part of the [[Christian Old Testament]]. The Hebrew Bible encompasses a wide range of contents including [[law]], [[history]], [[prophecy]], and [[poetry]], which were written over several centuries. It is divided into three main parts: the [[Torah]] (Teaching or Law), the [[Nevi'im]] (Prophets), and the [[Ketuvim]] (Writings).<br />
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==Composition and Structure==<br />
The Hebrew Bible is composed of 24 books, though this number can vary depending on the method of organization. The traditional Jewish division is as follows:<br />
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* '''Torah''' ([[Pentateuch]]): The first five books, traditionally ascribed to [[Moses]]. These books include [[Genesis]], [[Exodus]], [[Leviticus]], [[Numbers]], and [[Deuteronomy]].<br />
* '''Nevi'im''': This section is divided into the Former Prophets, which includes books such as [[Joshua]], [[Judges]], [[Samuel]], and [[Kings]], and the Latter Prophets, which includes [[Isaiah]], [[Jeremiah]], [[Ezekiel]], and the Twelve Minor Prophets.<br />
* '''Ketuvim''': A diverse collection that includes [[Psalms]], [[Proverbs]], [[Job]], the [[Five Scrolls]] (Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther), [[Daniel]], [[Ezra-Nehemiah]], and [[Chronicles]].<br />
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==Textual History==<br />
The texts within the Hebrew Bible were written over a period of about a thousand years, from the 12th century BCE to the 2nd century BCE. The process of canonization, by which these texts were selected and deemed authoritative, was complex and took place over several centuries. The Masoretic Text, developed by Jewish scholars between the 7th and 10th centuries CE, is the authoritative Hebrew text of the Jewish Bible.<br />
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==Themes and Theology==<br />
The Hebrew Bible covers a broad spectrum of themes, including the relationship between [[God]] and humanity, the covenant between God and the [[Israelites]], law, sin, redemption, and the promise of a messianic future. It reflects the religious, cultural, and social practices of ancient Israel and has had a profound influence on both Judaism and Christianity.<br />
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==Influence==<br />
The Hebrew Bible has had a significant impact on Western culture, literature, and religion. Its stories, laws, and poetry have been foundational to the development of Western legal systems, ethics, and morality. It has also inspired countless works of art, music, and literature throughout the centuries.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Biblical canon]]<br />
* [[Masoretic Text]]<br />
* [[Septuagint]]<br />
* [[Dead Sea Scrolls]]<br />
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