Hebrew Literature

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Israel's origins can be traced back to
Abraham
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who is considered the father of both Judaism (through his son Isaac) and Islam (through his son Ishmael).
Abraham
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home to beloved religious sites, archaeological gems, and awe-inspiring natural wonders.
Israel
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Characteristics of Israel People
Family dynamic
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About eight-in-ten (81%) Israeli adults are
Jewish
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the remainder are mostly ethnically or Torah
Arab and Muslim
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The main books of Hebrew literature are those which the sacred precepts of the Jewish and Christian religions are found.
The Tanath
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The Tanach consists of three essential parts
The Law (Torah), the Prophets and
the Writings
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Also called Pentateuch, it compiles the first five books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy
The Law/Torah
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It receives the name of Nabim. The writings that these books contemplate have to do with the meaning of the prophecies, which rather make an invitation towards the hope of the arrival of a messiah.
The Prophets
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They are related to chants, poems and historical books, as well as more dramatic and painful works such as those contemplated in the book of Job.
The Writings
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It is one of the most relevant prophets of Hebrew literature.
Isiah
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He tells the political and military history of the Jewish people.
Joshua
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Introduces the Arabic metric to the poetry of this literature
Dunash ben Labrat
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Author of religious and secular poetry
Semeul ibn Negrella
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Win the Nobel Prize for Literature by creating short stories about the experiences in the founding of the State of Israel
Shmuel Yosef Agnón
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