The Hebrew Bible , or , is a massive collection of 24 books—composed of the Torah (Teachings), Nevi'im (Prophets), and Ketuvim (Writings)—that chronicles the early history and spiritual foundations of the Israelite people.
Introducing the Hebrew Bible and the History of Ancient Israel Biblical Hebrew
: God tells Abram, "Go forth from your native land and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you" . The Hebrew Bible , or , is a
: Despite Abram and his wife Sarai being elderly and childless, God promises to make him a "great nation," to bless those who bless him, and that through him, all the families of the earth will be blessed. The Hebrew Bible