The Hebrew Bible Structure Explained: Torah, Prophets & Writings (Tanakh)

Описание: Did Moses really write the entire Pentateuch? The text itself might surprise you. This video breaks down how the Hebrew Bible is actually organized into three divisions—Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim—and why understanding this structure transforms how you read these ancient texts.

Discover why "Torah" doesn't mean "law," which books are surprisingly classified as "Prophets," and how the canonization process unfolded over nearly a millennium.

📚 KEY CONCEPTS COVERED:
• The Tanakh acronym: Torah (Teaching), Nevi'im (Prophets), Ketuvim (Writings)
• Why translating "Torah" as "law" distorts the text's purpose
• What the Pentateuch actually claims about Mosaic authorship vs. later tradition
• The difference between Former Prophets (historical narratives) and Latter Prophets (oracular poetry)
• Why "Major" and "Minor" Prophets refers to length, not importance
• The timeline of biblical composition (1000 BCE - 160s BCE) and canonization

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📖 ORIGINAL SOURCE:
This video distills content from an academic lecture on the Hebrew Bible.
Source:    • Lecture 1. The Parts of the Whole  

All credit for the original scholarship and teaching belongs to the original creator. This video aims to make these insights more accessible through condensed presentation.

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