The Hebrew Bible, also known as the Tanakh, is a sacred text for the Jewish faith. It is composed of three main sections: the Torah, the Prophets, and the Writings. The use of synonyms for the term "Hebrew Bible" is important in academic and religious circles to avoid confusion with other religious texts. Other terms that can be used to refer to the Hebrew Bible include the Hebrew Scriptures, the Jewish Scriptures, and the Old Testament (in Christianity). The word "Tanakh" itself is a Hebrew acronym for the three main sections of the text. No matter what term is used, the Hebrew Bible remains a significant and influential religious text throughout the world.