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The Five Books of Bible

The document discusses the organization and contents of the Bible. It is divided into the Old Testament and New Testament. The Old Testament contains 5 divisions: the Pentateuch (first 5 books), Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, and the Prophets. The Pentateuch includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The New Testament contains 4 genres: the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation.

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The Five Books of Bible

The document discusses the organization and contents of the Bible. It is divided into the Old Testament and New Testament. The Old Testament contains 5 divisions: the Pentateuch (first 5 books), Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, and the Prophets. The Pentateuch includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The New Testament contains 4 genres: the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation.

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The Five Books of Bible

The first division used to organize the books of the Bible is the division between the Old and New
Testaments. This one is relatively straightforward. Books written before the time of Jesus are collected in
the Old Testament, while books that were written after Jesus' life and ministry on Earth are collected in
the New Testament.

The Pentateuch or the Books of the Law: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
The word Pentateuch is a Greek term meaning "five scrolls" and refers to the five scrolls which comprise
the Torah and which also comprise the first five books of the Christian Bible.
The five books of the Pentateuch are:
 Genesis ("creation")
 Exodus ("departure")
 Leviticus ("concerning the Levites")
 Numbers
 Deuteronomy ("second law")

Important Characters in the Pentateuch


 Adam & Eve: The first humans and the source of Original Sin
 Noah: Had enough faith to be spared by God from a worldwide flood
 Abraham: Chosen by God to be the "father" of Israel, God's "chosen people"
 Isaac: Abraham's son, inherited God's blessing
 Jacob: Abraham's grandson whose name God changed to "Israel"
 Joseph: Son of Jacob, sold into slavery in Egypt
 Moses: Leads the Hebrews out of Egypt and towards Canaan.
 Aaron: Moses' older brother
 Pharaoh: Unnamed ruler of Egypt, responsible for keeping the Hebrews enslaved
 Joshua: Moses' successor as leader of the Israelites

[Old Testament] Historical Books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1
Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
The Historical Books record the events of Israel's history, beginning with the book of Joshua and the
nation's entry into the Promised Land until the time of its return from exile some 1,000 years later.

The Historical Books cover almost an entire millennium of Israel's history.


Historical Books of the Bible
 Joshua
 Judges
 Ruth
 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel
 1 Kings and 2 Kings
 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles
 Ezra
 Nehemiah
 Esther

Wisdom Literature: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon
The writing of the Poetry and Wisdom Books of the Bible spanned from the time of Abraham through
the end of the Old Testament period.

Poetry and Wisdom Books of the Bible


 Job - The book of Job confronts the problem of human suffering and the sovereignty of God. And
while suffering is the chief theme of the book, no answer is given. However, in these pages, we
learn what God expects from us during suffering. Job is the place to go in times of affliction.
 Psalms - The book of Psalms is one of the most beautiful collections of poetry in the Bible. Many
people find that these verses describe human problems so well that the Psalms often make
excellent prayers. Psalms is the place to run when you're hurting.
 Proverbs - The book of Proverbs is packed full with God's wisdom for living a happy life. It is
among the most practical books of the Bible. Proverbs is a good choice when you're looking for
timeless truth that is easy to understand and apply to your life.
 Ecclesiastes - In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon takes a unique approach to the pursuit of
meaning. Success in life, we discover, can be found only in a right relationship with God. To find
wisdom that will keep you from ruining your life, turn to Ecclesiastes.
 Song of Songs - The Song of Songs, sometimes called the Song of Solomon, is a touching portrait
of love and affection within marriage. Go to Song of Songs to learn about the type of
relationship every couple should strive for in marriage.

The Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah,
Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

The different literary genres of the New Testament are:

 The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John


 [New Testament] Historical Books: Acts
 Epistles (Letters): Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians,
Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews,
James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude
 Prophetic/Apocalyptic Literature: Revelation

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