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Torah Class is an online Bible-teaching platform led by Tom Bradford that offers free, verse-by-verse study of both the Old and New Testaments, with emphasis on the historical, cultural, and original-language (Hebrew) context of Scripture. It suits self-directed learners who want chapter-by-chapter teaching they can follow at their own pace, and it is accessible in multiple languages. The site describes its aim as helping people "rediscover the Hebraic heritage of the Bible without man-made doctrines and traditions."
What the teaching covers
The core content is an in-depth, verse-by-verse study of the Bible, presented as academically grounded yet accessible through its historical Hebrew context. Lessons are organized into three browsable categories:
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- Topical Teachings
Each category can be hovered over to view its contents. Lessons are also grouped by language, so learners can select a track in English, Arabic, Spanish, Hindi, Russian, or Traditional Chinese.
How the site is organized
| Area | What it provides |
|---|---|
| Lessons | Verse-by-verse teaching across Old and New Testaments and topical studies, filterable by language |
| Ask Solomon | A search tool that returns lesson summaries, contextual explanations, and links to relevant Torah Class lessons |
| Further Study | Entry points to additional resources, including an Audio Bible in Hebrew, purchasable Torah Class materials, a commentary, and a reading list |
| About | Information on the ministry's beliefs, family, and contact details |
| Apps and Podcast | Torah Class app for iOS and Android, plus a podcast feed |
The Ask Solomon feature is worth knowing about if you have a specific question rather than a book to work through. You type a question—the site's own examples are "What is Pesach?", "Explain the Shema," and "Who was King David?"—and it returns a summary, context, and targeted links to the relevant lessons. That makes it a practical starting point when you don't know which lesson covers a topic.
Who it is for
The site positions itself for "truth seekers of all ages" who want to understand Scripture as originally intended, and it reports more than 200,000 students worldwide. Because the lessons are self-guided, it fits people who want to study on their own schedule rather than follow a fixed class calendar. The teaching style—academic but accessible, with heavy use of historical and Hebrew context—will appeal most to learners interested in the Jewish background of the biblical text.
Access and cost
The site states that its teachings are provided free and asks for donations to keep them free for all. It also offers an ad-free subscription option for weekly content and updates, which requires an email address. Note that the free teaching and the ad-free subscription are separate offerings; the subscription is an optional convenience, not a requirement for the lessons themselves. Purchasable materials in the Further Study section are a separate matter from the free lessons.
A practical way to start
- Pick a language track from the Lessons menu.
- Choose Old Testament, New Testament, or Topical Teachings, then open a book or topic and begin with the first lesson.
- If you have a specific question, try Ask Solomon first and follow its links into the lessons.
- Use the app or podcast if you prefer listening on the go.
The main thing to expect is a sequential, book-by-book format: lessons build on one another, so starting mid-series may leave gaps. Beginning with the first lesson in a book, or with a topical study if you want a narrower entry point, keeps the context intact.