Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3
Which of the following best describes the Torah in Judaism?
- The complete collection of all Jewish sacred writings
- The oral teachings of the rabbis compiled after the Temple
- The five books of Moses, also known as the Pentateuch
- The section of the Hebrew Bible containing the Prophets
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✓ Answer: C — The five books of Moses, also known as the Pentateuch
The Torah refers specifically to the five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy), also called the Pentateuch. Option A describes the Tanakh as a whole, not the Torah alone. Option B describes the Talmud. Option C describes the Nevi'im (Prophets), a different section of the Hebrew Bible.