A
list with links to of
all books of the Tanakh
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Shalom and Welcome to
A Complete Listing of our TANAKH.
With links to each Book.
With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
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The answer is, I am delighted to do so and as we can all see below there
is a complete list that has a links to each book in our Tanakh. In this case I
have used the excellent Sefaria.org
version. Each book will open with the text being in both Ivrit
(Hebrew) and English.
One of the best ways to
strengthen our beloved faith is to regularly read our blessed Tanakh, for there
is not another writings that is as factual and
powerful, which is able to guide us and become better Hebrews!
Rabbi Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens.
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Books of the Tanakh:.
1. Torah
(The Five Books of Moshe - Moses).
Creation, the beginning of mankind, and stories of the patriarchs and matriarchs.
We the Israelites’ enslavement in Mitzrayim - Egypt, miraculous redemption, the giving of the Torah, and building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle).
Laws of sacrificial worship in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), ritual purity, and other topics like agriculture, ethics, and holidays.
Wanderings of the Israelites in the desert, census, rebellion, spies and war, interspersed with laws.
Moshe – Moses’ final speeches, recalling events of the desert, reviewing old laws, introducing new ones, and calling for faithfulness to Elohim, blessed be He.
Nevi’im (the Prophets):
2. The
Former Prophets:
The Israelites enter, conquer, and settle Israel under the leadership of Joshua.
Cycles of sin, foreign oppression, repentance, and redemption through leaders appointed by Elohim.
The prophet Samuel, the advent of monarchy with the reign of Saul, and the rise of a young David.
King Dovid’s triumphs and challenges as he establishes a united kingdom with Jerusalem as its capital.
Solomon’s kingship, construction of the Temple, a schism in the kingdom, and Elijah the Prophet.
Stories and miracles of the prophet Elisha, the decline of Israel’s kingdoms, and the Temple’s destruction.
3.
Later Prophets:
Criticism of religious corruption, calls for change, and descriptions of a utopian future.
Warnings of Jerusalem’s destruction and demands for repentance, largely rejected by the people, some of whom torture and persecute him.
Dramatic symbolism conveying rebuke or hope, and visions of a future Temple.
3. The Twelve (Minor) Prophets:
Rebuke of Israel for abandoning Elohim, comparing their relationship to that of unfaithful lovers.
A locust plague, a call to repent, and a promise of judgement for Israel’s oppressors.
Condemnation of oppression and arrogance in the nations and Israel, and a call for reform.
The shortest book in Tanakh, at just 21 verses, predicting the downfall of the kingdom of Edom.
A great fish swallows Jonah when he tries to escape his mission of prophecy, and Jonah repents.
Berating of Israel and its leadership for insincere ritual worship, and calls for justice and kindness.
A celebratory prophecy about the downfall of the Assyrian empire, an oppressor of Israel.
Charging Elohim to explain the unjust success of the Babylonians, Elohim’s response, and a prayer.
Warnings of the destruction Elohim will wreck on the unfaithful and calls for justice and humility.
Urgent calls to build the Second Temple and descriptions of its future glory.
Symbolic visions of redemption, explained by angels, and descriptions of the end of days.
Criticism of disingenuous ritual worship and descriptions of Elohim’s future blessings.
4. Writings.
Ketuvim (Writings):
Poems of despair, hope, gratitude, and supplication to Elohim, attributed to David and others.
Guidance for living a wise, moral, and righteous life, in the form of poems and short statements.
The evil one convinces Elohim to strike a righteous man with tragedy, spurring conversations about suffering.
Poetic conversations of two lovers, traditionally read as a metaphor for Elohim and Israel.
A Moabite widow remains loyal to her mother-in-law and to Israel, embarking on a new beginning.
Laments of Jerusalem’s destruction, grappling with theological explanations.
An exploration of the meaning of life, reckoning with death, futility, and purpose.
Esther becomes the queen of Persia and foils a plot to destroy the Jews, establishing the Purim holiday.
A Jewish advisor to Babylonian kings interprets dreams and miraculously escapes danger.
Rebuilding the Temple after decades of exile and religious revival led by Ezra the scribe.
Rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls and the nation’s commitment to observe the commandments.
Recounts of events in the Torah and early Prophets, focusing on King David.
II Chronicles - Divrei
Hayamim
Recounts of events in the
Prophets, from Solomon through the First Temple’s destruction.
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