101 Questions & Answers on the Biblical Torah: Reflections on the Pentateuch

The first five books of the Bible are known in the Jewish faith as Torah and to Christians as the Pentateuch. In them is the foundational basis for the Judaeo-Christian faith in God’s primary revelation of the Old Testament. These books have always raided the most questions about what God intended, how God speaks to human beings, why Israel was chosen, and the great themes of creation, election, covenant, and salvation. †

The late Roland E. Murphy, OCarm, was George Washington Ivey emeritus professor of biblical studies of Duke University and adjunct at the Washington Theological Union. He was the author of many articles and books, including Responses to 101 Questions on the Psalms and Other Writings and Responses to 101 Questions on the Biblical Torah (both Paulist Press).