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How is the Hebrew Bible divided into the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim?

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The Hebrew Bible, also known as the Tanakh, is organized into three distinct divisions:

The Torah

The Torah, or "Instruction," is also referred to as the Pentateuch. It consists of five foundational books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.1

The Nevi'im

The Nevi'im (Prophets) are divided into two categories:
* Former Prophets: Four historical works including Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings.1
* Latter Prophets: The oracular discourses of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve minor prophets.1

The Ketuvim

The Ketuvim (Writings) comprise a diverse collection of literature, including:
* Poetical and Wisdom books: Psalms, Proverbs, and Job.12
* The Five Megillot: Song of Songs, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, and Esther.12
* Other works: Daniel, Ezra and Nehemiah, and Chronicles.12