Summary Of the Torah and Psalms The Torah, also known as the Five Books of Moses, is the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition. It includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books cover the creation of the world, the history of the Israelites, the laws given to them, and their journey to the Promised Land. Genesis begins with the creation story and the early patriarchs, including Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. It sets the stage for the covenant...