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The first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) are called the Torah and also known as the Pentateuch, which means "five scrolls" or "five books". They are also called the Five Books of Moses.

  • Genesis
  • Exodus
  • Leviticus
  • Numbers
  • Deuteronomy
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