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The Pentateuch, or the first five books in the Old Testament serve the same purpose as do all the books in The Bible. They point to Jesus Christ through types, events which are reflected in Jesus's life and purpose, and through prophesy.

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Is Pentateuch in the new or old testaments?

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What are the first five books in the Catholic Bible?

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