Tanakh: Torah, Prophets, and Writings
The 24 books of Jewish Scripture, arranged for reference by book and chapter.
Tanakh is divided into Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim. In the Jewish count, these comprise five books of Torah, eight books of Prophets, and eleven books of Writings; works counted separately in other traditions are joined here.
Each division has its own range of forms. Torah combines narrative and commandment, Nevi'im includes prophetic history and prophecy, and Ketuvim contains poetry, wisdom, scrolls, and historical works.
Madreiga's catalog points to available books and chapters in the source library. Translation, vowelization, and commentary links depend on the text and edition supplied by the content source.
What you get in Madreiga
- A clear Torah, Prophets, and Writings structure
- References by book, chapter, and verse
- Hebrew and translation where available
- Links to commentary and related learning when available
Books in this category
- TanakhTanakh
- Tehillim (Psalms)Tanakh - Ketuvim
- Mishlei (Proverbs)Tanakh - Ketuvim
- Iyov (Job)Tanakh - Ketuvim
- Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)Tanakh - Ketuvim
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tanakh mean?
Tanakh is an acronym formed from Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim, the three divisions of Jewish Scripture.
Why does the Jewish count contain 24 books?
Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles are each counted as one book; Ezra–Nehemiah is counted as one book; and the Twelve Minor Prophets form the single book Trei Asar. Together with the other books, this yields the traditional total of 24.
Do all books of Tanakh use the same literary form?
No. The collection includes narrative, law, prophecy, poetry, wisdom, and historical lists. A prophetic book, a psalm, and a proverb call for different kinds of reading.
How do I use the Tanakh catalog in Madreiga?
Choose a book and open the chapter or verse you need. When a translation or commentary is available from the source, you can continue to it from the text view.
Where should a new reader begin?
That depends on the goal. The weekly parasha follows the public reading cycle, Tehillim offers individual psalms, and Mishlei is arranged in relatively short units of wisdom literature.