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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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Test your knowledge on the classification of the books of the Bible with this flashcard quiz. Each card presents a book and its corresponding section within the Old Testament, helping you to learn and memorize their order and category. Perfect for students of theology or anyone interested in biblical studies.
