Pentateuch
Pentateuch
The Pentateuch (pronounced: /ˈpɛntəˌtuːk/), also known as the Torah or the Five Books of Moses, is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. The term "Pentateuch" comes from the Greek pentateuchos, meaning "five-volumed (book)" after the Jewish designation, "the five-fifths of the law".
Etymology
The term "Pentateuch" is derived from the Greek words penta, meaning "five", and teuchos, which refers to a volume or book. The term was used to describe the five books of the Mosaic Law - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy - which were traditionally believed to have been written by Moses.
Related Terms
- Genesis: The first book of the Pentateuch, detailing the creation of the world and the early history of humanity.
- Exodus: The second book, which tells of the Israelites' departure from Egypt and their journey through the wilderness.
- Leviticus: The third book, containing laws on ritual purity and holiness.
- Numbers: The fourth book, detailing the Israelites' wanderings in the desert.
- Deuteronomy: The fifth book, a retelling of the Mosaic law and the history of the Israelites.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pentateuch
- Wikipedia's article - Pentateuch
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