hebrew scripture,
tanach,
tanakh the Jewish scriptures which consist of three divisions--the Torah and the Prophets and the Writings
old testament the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
book of genesis,
genesis the first book of the Old Testament: tells of Creation; Adam and Eve; the Fall of Man; Cain and Abel; Noah and the flood; God's covenant with Abraham; Abraham and Isaac; Jacob and Esau; Joseph and his brothers
