pentateuch

/ˈpɛntəˌtuk/
noun
  1. The first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), also known as the Torah in Judaism.
    • Many scholars study the Pentateuch to understand ancient laws and stories.
    • In Sunday school, we learned about the stories from the Pentateuch.
    • The Pentateuch is a foundational text for both Judaism and Christianity.
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