The Torah

G‑d’s guide to mankind consists of two parts—the Written and Oral Laws—and 613 components.

The Oral Torah has come a long way since it was orally transmitted to Moses atop Mount Sinai. But despite the long way, it remains unchanged at its core.

Moses received the Torah in the year 2448 after creation. Nearly 2000 years later, Rabbi Ashi and Ravina completed the Talmud. See the links in the transmission of the Oral Law from Moses until the completion of the Talmud.

A chart which visually depicts the transmission of the Oral Law, from Sinai to the Code of Jewish Law.

What is the Torah? How do we know that we heard G-d at Sinai? How and when was the Torah written?