Writings

The Book of Psalms — 150 chapters of praise, prayer, and poetry attributed primarily to King David. The most widely recited book in Jewish liturgy.

Wisdom literature attributed to King Solomon. A collection of practical moral teachings, proverbs, and insights for righteous living.

The story of Job — a righteous man tested by suffering. Explores the profound questions of divine justice, human suffering, and faith.

An allegorical love poem traditionally attributed to Solomon. Interpreted as depicting the love between God and the people of Israel.

The story of Ruth the Moabite and her devotion to her mother-in-law Naomi. A tale of loyalty, kindness, and the ancestry of King David.

Five chapters of lamentation over the destruction of Jerusalem and the First Temple. Read on Tisha B'Av, the saddest day in the Jewish calendar.

Philosophical reflections on the meaning of life, attributed to King Solomon. Explores the vanity of worldly pursuits and the importance of fearing God.

The story of Queen Esther and the salvation of the Jewish people from Haman's plot. Read on Purim from the Megillah scroll.

Stories of faith in the Babylonian exile and apocalyptic visions. Includes Daniel in the lion's den and prophecies about the end of days.

The return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. Ezra leads a spiritual revival and restoration of Torah study.

The rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership. Chronicles the physical and spiritual restoration of the Jewish community.

A retelling of Israel's history from Adam through King David, focusing on the Davidic dynasty, the tribal genealogies, and preparations for the Temple.

From the reign of Solomon and the building of the Temple through the Babylonian exile. Concludes with the decree of Cyrus allowing the return to Zion.