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Title: The Old Testament (The Hebrew Scriptures)


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The Old Testament(The Hebrew Scriptures)
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Torah (Pentateuch)
  • Five Books
  • Genesis
  • Exodus
  • Leviticus
  • Numbers
  • Deuteronomy

3
  • Historical 16
  • Prophetic 18
  • Wisdom 7
  • TOTAL 46

4
Historical Books
  • Tells the history of the people of Israel from
    the conquest of Canaan (directly after Moses) to
    the kingship of David.

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Prophetic Books
  • Story of the great prophets of Israel who were
    sent by God to speak on Gods behalf, announcing
    His message.

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Wisdom Books
  • Written mostly in verse.
  • Tells of the greatness, justice mercy of God,
    and the futility of hoping in things of this
    world.
  • Psalms (mostly authored by King David), praise
    God.
  • Proverbs tells us how to face everyday problems.

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The New Testament(The Christian Scriptures)
  • Gospels 4
  • Acts of the Apostles 1
  • Letters (aka Epistles) 21
  • Revelation 1
  • TOTAL 27

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  • TOTAL BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
  • 73
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