Jewish Sacred Texts Quiz
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Which of the following books is NOT part of the Torah?

  • Leviticus
  • Deuteronomy
  • Isaiah (correct)
  • Exodus

Which book is part of the Five Megillot and associated with a Jewish holiday?

  • Book of Job
  • Song of Songs (correct)
  • Books of Chronicles
  • Book of Proverbs

How many books comprise the Ketuvim?

  • 9
  • 13
  • 11 (correct)
  • 10

Which of the following books specifically celebrates the holiday of Purim?

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Ketuvim

The third section of the Hebrew Bible, containing various writings.

Five Megillot

Five books of Ketuvim (scrolls) used during Jewish holidays.

Book of Esther

A Ketuvim book, focusing on Esther's heroic actions.

Nevi'im

The second section of the Hebrew Bible, containing the prophets.

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Torah

The first section of the Hebrew Bible, containing the Five Books of Moses.

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Study Notes

Torah (Five Books of Moses)

  • Genesis (Bereshit)
  • Exodus (Shemot)
  • Leviticus (Vayikra)
  • Numbers (Bemidbar)
  • Deuteronomy (Devarim)

Nevi'im (Prophets)

  • Joshua
  • Judges
  • Samuel
  • Kings
  • Isaiah
  • Jeremiah
  • Ezekiel
  • Twelve Minor Prophets

Ketuvim (Writings)

  • Book of Psalms
  • Book of Proverbs
  • Book of Job
  • Song of Songs
  • Book of Ruth
  • Book of Lamentations
  • Ecclesiastes
  • Book of Esther
  • Book of Daniel
  • Ezra–Nehemiah
  • Books of Chronicles

Five Megillot

  • Song of Songs

  • Ruth

  • Lamentations

  • Ecclesiastes

  • Esther

  • These five books are collectively called the Five Megillot.

  • Each Megillah is associated with a Jewish holiday.

  • Example: The Book of Esther is used during Purim, a holiday celebrating Esther's heroic actions.

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Test your knowledge of the Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim, and the Five Megillot. This quiz covers key books, themes, and their significance within Jewish tradition. Understand the connection between these texts and their associated holidays.

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