The Five Books, which are also known as the Pentateuch, refer to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. These books include Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, and contain stories of creation, the exodus from Egypt, the Ten Commandments, and the laws given to Moses by God. Other synonyms for the Five Books include the Torah, which is the Hebrew word for "instruction" or "law," and the Books of Moses, as they are believed to have been authored by the prophet Moses. These books serve as the foundation of Judaism and are also considered important in Christianity and Islam.