How many books of the Torah?

Answer 1

There was no definitive list at the time of Christ The Sadducees for example included only the first 5 books Generally today there are 24 books though some Jews do have an extended canon Law1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy Prophets 6. Joshua 7. Judges 8. Samuel 9. Kings 10. Isaiah 11. Jeremiah 12. Ezekiel 13. 12 minor prophets Writings 14. Psalms 15. Proverbs 16. Job 17. Song of Songs 18. Ruth 19. Lamentations 20. Ecclesiastes 21. Esther 22. Daniel 23. Ezra + Nehemiah 24. Chronicles

Answer 2

The Tanakh has 24 books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, the Twelve Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, etc.), Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra & Nehemiah, and Chronicles (all only in the original Hebrew).

Answer 3

The Talmud contains 63 tractates (volumes) of Mishna, 37 of which have Gemara.

Answer 4

929

Answer 5

5

Answer 6

Five.