Pentateuch

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnˈtætˈiˌjuˈsiˈeɪtʃ/

Pentateuch (noun)

  1. The first five books of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally linked with Moses.
  2. A set of foundational texts used in Judaism, covering laws, stories, and early history.

Examples

  • The pentateuch is a five-book Bible set.
  • Many readers study the pentateuch for its stories and teachings.