Books of the Bible Classification
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What classification does Genesis belong to?

  • Gospel (NT)
  • Pentateuch (OT) (correct)
  • Prophetic (OT)
  • Wisdom (OT)
  • What classification does Exodus belong to?

  • Pentateuch (OT) (correct)
  • Prophetic (OT)
  • Wisdom (OT)
  • Historical (OT)
  • What classification does Leviticus belong to?

  • Wisdom (OT)
  • Pentateuch (OT) (correct)
  • Historical (OT)
  • Gospel (NT)
  • What classification does Numbers belong to?

    <p>Pentateuch (OT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does Deuteronomy belong to?

    <p>Pentateuch (OT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does Joshua belong to?

    <p>Historical (OT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does Job belong to?

    <p>Wisdom (OT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does Isaiah belong to?

    <p>Prophetic (OT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does Matthew belong to?

    <p>Gospel (NT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does Romans belong to?

    <p>Paul's Epistles (NT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does 1 Peter belong to?

    <p>Catholic Epistles (NT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification does Book of Revelation belong to?

    <p>Other (NT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Books of the Bible Overview

    • The Bible is divided into the Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT), with each consisting of various classifications of books.

    Pentateuch (OT)

    • Comprised of the first five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
    • Often referred to as the Torah or the Law, outlining creation, laws, and the early history of Israel.

    Historical Books (OT)

    • Includes books that narrate the history of Israel from conquest to exile:
      • Joshua
      • Judges
      • Ruth
      • 1 Samuel
      • 2 Samuel
      • 1 Kings
      • 2 Kings
      • 1 Chronicles
      • 2 Chronicles
      • Ezra
      • Nehemiah
      • Tobit
      • Judith
      • Esther
      • 1 Maccabees
      • 2 Maccabees

    Wisdom Literature (OT)

    • Contains reflective and philosophical texts focusing on morality, suffering, and devotion:
      • Job
      • Psalms
      • Proverbs
      • Ecclesiastes
      • Song of Songs
      • Wisdom
      • Sirach

    Prophetic Books (OT)

    • A collection of writings from prophets warning, guiding, and speaking to Israel about their spiritual condition:
      • Isaiah
      • Jeremiah
      • Lamentations
      • Baruch
      • Ezekiel
      • Daniel
      • Hosea
      • Joel
      • Amos
      • Obadiah
      • Jonah
      • Micah
      • Nahum
      • Habakkuk
      • Zephaniah
      • Haggai
      • Zechariah
      • Malachi

    Gospels (NT)

    • Four narratives of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ:
      • Matthew
      • Mark
      • Luke
      • John

    Other New Testament Writings

    • Includes texts that expand on the teachings and events of the early church:
      • Acts of the Apostles
      • Hebrews
      • Revelation

    Paul's Epistles (NT)

    • Letters written by Apostle Paul addressing different Christian communities and issues:
      • Romans
      • 1 Corinthians
      • 2 Corinthians
      • Galatians
      • Ephesians
      • Philippians
      • Colossians
      • 1 Thessalonians
      • 2 Thessalonians
      • 1 Timothy
      • 2 Timothy
      • Titus
      • Philemon

    Catholic Epistles (NT)

    • General letters addressing a broader audience, emphasizing faith and community:
      • James
      • 1 Peter
      • 2 Peter
      • 1 John
      • 2 John
      • 3 John
      • Jude

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