Torah

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[Hebrew, literally “teaching”] Jewish law. In the narrow sense Torah refers to the Written Law (the Pentateuch, or the first five books of the Bible). In the broader sense Torah encompasses all the teachings of Judaism, including its written and oral laws, doctrines, philosophy, ethics, customs and ceremonies.

See also

Kabbalah

Sources

Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Kabbalah: Key to Your Inner Power, chapter 1.