Hebrew Bible Foundations

The Hebrew Bible

• The story of the Israelites in the Promised Land is told in the Historical Books section of the Hebrew Bible.

Structure of the Hebrew Bible

• The three main sections of the Hebrew Bible are the Law (Torah), Historical Books, and Writings.

Tanakh

• The Tanakh is another name for the Hebrew Bible.

Characteristics of the Hebrew Bible

• A notable characteristic of the Hebrew Bible is its diverse range of literary genres, including narrative, poetry, prophecy, and wisdom literature.

The Evolutionary Model

• The evolutionary model in the Hebrew Bible refers to the idea that the texts developed over time through a process of editing and revision.

Wisdom Literature

• The Writings section of the Hebrew Bible includes literature and poetry that examine evil and death, such as Job and Ecclesiastes.

Role of God

• In the Hebrew Bible, God is portrayed as an active, intervening God who is involved in human affairs.

First Book of the Hebrew Bible

• The first book of the Hebrew Bible is Genesis.

Meaning of 'Elohim'

• The Hebrew word 'Elohim' means "God" or "gods."

Creation Story

• On the first day of creation, according to Genesis, God created light and separated it from darkness.