Books of the Bible - Revision history

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	\| '''[[Book of Deuteronomy\|Deuteronomy]]''' \|\| Moses' farewell speeches restating the Law before the Israelites enter the Promised Land.		\| '''[[Book of Deuteronomy\|Deuteronomy]]''' \|\| Moses' farewell speeches restating the Law before the Israelites enter the Promised Land.
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	! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — Historical Books		! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — [[Historical Books]]
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	\| '''[[Book of Joshua\|Joshua]]''' \|\| The Israelite conquest and settlement of Canaan under Joshua's leadership.		\| '''[[Book of Joshua\|Joshua]]''' \|\| The Israelite conquest and settlement of Canaan under Joshua's leadership.
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	\| '''[[Book of Esther\|Esther]]''' \|\| A Jewish woman becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from a plot to destroy them.		\| '''[[Book of Esther\|Esther]]''' \|\| A Jewish woman becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from a plot to destroy them.
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	! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — Wisdom and Poetry		! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — [[Wisdom and Poetry]]
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	\| '''[[Book of Job\|Job]]''' \|\| A righteous man's suffering and his dialogues with friends about the nature of divine justice.		\| '''[[Book of Job\|Job]]''' \|\| A righteous man's suffering and his dialogues with friends about the nature of divine justice.
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	\| '''[[Song of Songs]]''' \|\| A series of love poems celebrating romantic and physical love.		\| '''[[Song of Songs]]''' \|\| A series of love poems celebrating romantic and physical love.
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	! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — Major Prophets		! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — [[Major Prophets]]
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	\| '''[[Book of Isaiah\|Isaiah]]''' \|\| Prophecies of judgment and salvation, including visions of a future messianic age.		\| '''[[Book of Isaiah\|Isaiah]]''' \|\| Prophecies of judgment and salvation, including visions of a future messianic age.
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	\| '''[[Book of Daniel\|Daniel]]''' \|\| Stories of faithfulness in the Babylonian court and apocalyptic visions of future kingdoms.		\| '''[[Book of Daniel\|Daniel]]''' \|\| Stories of faithfulness in the Babylonian court and apocalyptic visions of future kingdoms.
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	! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — Minor Prophets		! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — [[Minor Prophets]]
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	\| '''[[Book of Hosea\|Hosea]]''' \|\| God's faithful love for Israel portrayed through Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful wife.		\| '''[[Book of Hosea\|Hosea]]''' \|\| God's faithful love for Israel portrayed through Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful wife.
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	\| '''[[Book of Malachi\|Malachi]]''' \|\| Rebukes of Israel's unfaithfulness and a promise of a coming messenger to prepare the way of the Lord.		\| '''[[Book of Malachi\|Malachi]]''' \|\| Rebukes of Israel's unfaithfulness and a promise of a coming messenger to prepare the way of the Lord.
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	! colspan="2" \| New Testament — Gospels		! colspan="2" \| New Testament — [[Gospels]]
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	\| '''[[Gospel of Matthew\|Matthew]]''' \|\| The life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus, with emphasis on his role as the Jewish Messiah.		\| '''[[Gospel of Matthew\|Matthew]]''' \|\| The life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus, with emphasis on his role as the Jewish Messiah.
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	\| '''[[Gospel of John\|John]]''' \|\| A theological portrayal of Jesus as the divine Word made flesh, with extended discourses and unique miracle accounts.		\| '''[[Gospel of John\|John]]''' \|\| A theological portrayal of Jesus as the divine Word made flesh, with extended discourses and unique miracle accounts.
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	! colspan="2" \| New Testament — History		! colspan="2" \| New Testament — [[History]]
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	\| '''[[Acts of the Apostles]]''' \|\| The spread of the early Church from Jerusalem to Rome, focusing on Peter and Paul.		\| '''[[Acts of the Apostles]]''' \|\| The spread of the early Church from Jerusalem to Rome, focusing on Peter and Paul.
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	! colspan="2" \| New Testament — Pauline Epistles		! colspan="2" \| New Testament — [[Pauline Epistles]]
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	\| '''[[Epistle to the Romans\|Romans]]''' \|\| Paul's systematic presentation of the gospel: sin, justification by faith, and life in the Spirit.		\| '''[[Epistle to the Romans\|Romans]]''' \|\| Paul's systematic presentation of the gospel: sin, justification by faith, and life in the Spirit.
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	\| '''[[Epistle to Philemon\|Philemon]]''' \|\| A personal appeal to Philemon to receive back his runaway slave Onesimus as a brother in Christ.		\| '''[[Epistle to Philemon\|Philemon]]''' \|\| A personal appeal to Philemon to receive back his runaway slave Onesimus as a brother in Christ.
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	! colspan="2" \| New Testament — General Epistles		! colspan="2" \| New Testament — [[General Epistles]]
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	\| '''[[Epistle to the Hebrews\|Hebrews]]''' \|\| An argument for the superiority of Christ and the new covenant over the old, with exhortations to persevere in faith.		\| '''[[Epistle to the Hebrews\|Hebrews]]''' \|\| An argument for the superiority of Christ and the new covenant over the old, with exhortations to persevere in faith.
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	\| '''[[Epistle of Jude\|Jude]]''' \|\| A short letter warning against false teachers who have infiltrated the community.		\| '''[[Epistle of Jude\|Jude]]''' \|\| A short letter warning against false teachers who have infiltrated the community.
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	! colspan="2" \| New Testament — Apocalyptic		! colspan="2" \| New Testament — [[Apocalyptic]]
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	\| '''[[Book of Revelation\|Revelation]]''' \|\| Apocalyptic visions of the end times, the final triumph of God over evil, and the new heaven and new earth.		\| '''[[Book of Revelation\|Revelation]]''' \|\| Apocalyptic visions of the end times, the final triumph of God over evil, and the new heaven and new earth.
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	! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — The Pentateuch (Torah)		! colspan="2" \| Old Testament — [[The Pentateuch (Torah)]]
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	\| '''[[Book of Genesis\|Genesis]]''' \|\| The creation of the world, the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob), and the Israelites' descent into Egypt.		\| '''[[Book of Genesis\|Genesis]]''' \|\| The creation of the world, the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob), and the Israelites' descent into Egypt.

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{| class="wikitable"
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! Book !! Description
|-
! colspan="2" | Old Testament — The Pentateuch (Torah)
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| '''[[Book of Genesis|Genesis]]''' || The creation of the world, the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob), and the Israelites' descent into Egypt.
|-
| '''[[Book of Exodus|Exodus]]''' || The Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt, the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai, and the construction of the Tabernacle.
|-
| '''[[Book of Leviticus|Leviticus]]''' || Laws and regulations concerning sacrifices, ritual purity, and holiness.
|-
| '''[[Book of Numbers|Numbers]]''' || The Israelites' wilderness wanderings, census data, and further laws.
|-
| '''[[Book of Deuteronomy|Deuteronomy]]''' || Moses' farewell speeches restating the Law before the Israelites enter the Promised Land.
|-
! colspan="2" | Old Testament — Historical Books
|-
| '''[[Book of Joshua|Joshua]]''' || The Israelite conquest and settlement of Canaan under Joshua's leadership.
|-
| '''[[Book of Judges|Judges]]''' || A cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance under various tribal leaders (judges) before the monarchy.
|-
| '''[[Book of Ruth|Ruth]]''' || The story of a Moabite woman's loyalty to her Israelite mother-in-law, and her marriage to Boaz.
|-
| '''[[Books of Samuel|1 Samuel]]''' || The transition from the judges to the monarchy, covering Samuel, Saul, and the rise of David.
|-
| '''[[Books of Samuel|2 Samuel]]''' || The reign of King David, including his triumphs and failures.
|-
| '''[[Books of Kings|1 Kings]]''' || Solomon's reign, the building of the Temple, and the division of the kingdom.
|-
| '''[[Books of Kings|2 Kings]]''' || The history of the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah through to the Babylonian exile.
|-
| '''[[Books of Chronicles|1 Chronicles]]''' || Genealogies and a retelling of David's reign with emphasis on worship and the Temple.
|-
| '''[[Books of Chronicles|2 Chronicles]]''' || A retelling of the history of Judah from Solomon to the exile, focused on the Temple and faithful kings.
|-
| '''[[Book of Ezra|Ezra]]''' || The return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon and the rebuilding of the Temple.
|-
| '''[[Book of Nehemiah|Nehemiah]]''' || The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the restoration of communal religious life.
|-
| '''[[Book of Esther|Esther]]''' || A Jewish woman becomes queen of Persia and saves her people from a plot to destroy them.
|-
! colspan="2" | Old Testament — Wisdom and Poetry
|-
| '''[[Book of Job|Job]]''' || A righteous man's suffering and his dialogues with friends about the nature of divine justice.
|-
| '''[[Psalms]]''' || A collection of 150 hymns, prayers, and poems used in Israelite worship.
|-
| '''[[Book of Proverbs|Proverbs]]''' || A collection of wise sayings and instructions on virtuous and prudent living.
|-
| '''[[Ecclesiastes]]''' || A philosophical meditation on the meaning of life, the limits of wisdom, and the inevitability of death.
|-
| '''[[Song of Songs]]''' || A series of love poems celebrating romantic and physical love.
|-
! colspan="2" | Old Testament — Major Prophets
|-
| '''[[Book of Isaiah|Isaiah]]''' || Prophecies of judgment and salvation, including visions of a future messianic age.
|-
| '''[[Book of Jeremiah|Jeremiah]]''' || Warnings of coming destruction of Jerusalem and promises of a new covenant.
|-
| '''[[Book of Lamentations|Lamentations]]''' || Poetic laments mourning the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple.
|-
| '''[[Book of Ezekiel|Ezekiel]]''' || Visions and prophecies from a priest in Babylonian exile, including the valley of dry bones and a future restored Temple.
|-
| '''[[Book of Daniel|Daniel]]''' || Stories of faithfulness in the Babylonian court and apocalyptic visions of future kingdoms.
|-
! colspan="2" | Old Testament — Minor Prophets
|-
| '''[[Book of Hosea|Hosea]]''' || God's faithful love for Israel portrayed through Hosea's marriage to an unfaithful wife.
|-
| '''[[Book of Joel|Joel]]''' || A locust plague as a sign of the coming Day of the Lord, and a promise of the outpouring of God's spirit.
|-
| '''[[Book of Amos|Amos]]''' || Denunciations of social injustice in Israel and warnings of divine judgment.
|-
| '''[[Book of Obadiah|Obadiah]]''' || A short prophecy against Edom for its betrayal of Judah.
|-
| '''[[Book of Jonah|Jonah]]''' || A prophet sent to Nineveh who tries to flee from God, is swallowed by a great fish, and ultimately delivers his message.
|-
| '''[[Book of Micah|Micah]]''' || Prophecies of judgment and hope, including the promise of a ruler from Bethlehem.
|-
| '''[[Book of Nahum|Nahum]]''' || A prophecy announcing the fall of Nineveh, capital of the Assyrian Empire.
|-
| '''[[Book of Habakkuk|Habakkuk]]''' || A dialogue with God about why the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer.
|-
| '''[[Book of Zephaniah|Zephaniah]]''' || Warnings of the Day of the Lord and a promise of restoration for a faithful remnant.
|-
| '''[[Book of Haggai|Haggai]]''' || Exhortations to the returned exiles to rebuild the Temple.
|-
| '''[[Book of Zechariah|Zechariah]]''' || Apocalyptic visions and messianic prophecies encouraging the post-exilic community.
|-
| '''[[Book of Malachi|Malachi]]''' || Rebukes of Israel's unfaithfulness and a promise of a coming messenger to prepare the way of the Lord.
|-
! colspan="2" | New Testament — Gospels
|-
| '''[[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]]''' || The life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus, with emphasis on his role as the Jewish Messiah.
|-
| '''[[Gospel of Mark|Mark]]''' || The earliest and shortest Gospel, presenting Jesus as a man of action and the suffering Son of God.
|-
| '''[[Gospel of Luke|Luke]]''' || A detailed account of Jesus' life with emphasis on compassion for the poor, outcasts, and Gentiles.
|-
| '''[[Gospel of John|John]]''' || A theological portrayal of Jesus as the divine Word made flesh, with extended discourses and unique miracle accounts.
|-
! colspan="2" | New Testament — History
|-
| '''[[Acts of the Apostles]]''' || The spread of the early Church from Jerusalem to Rome, focusing on Peter and Paul.
|-
! colspan="2" | New Testament — Pauline Epistles
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| '''[[Epistle to the Romans|Romans]]''' || Paul's systematic presentation of the gospel: sin, justification by faith, and life in the Spirit.
|-
| '''[[First Epistle to the Corinthians|1 Corinthians]]''' || Paul addresses divisions, moral issues, and questions about worship in the Corinthian church.
|-
| '''[[Second Epistle to the Corinthians|2 Corinthians]]''' || Paul defends his apostleship and reflects on suffering, generosity, and the power of God in weakness.
|-
| '''[[Epistle to the Galatians|Galatians]]''' || Paul argues that justification comes through faith in Christ, not through the Jewish Law.
|-
| '''[[Epistle to the Ephesians|Ephesians]]''' || A letter on the unity of the Church as the body of Christ and practical instructions for Christian living.
|-
| '''[[Epistle to the Philippians|Philippians]]''' || A warm letter of joy and encouragement written from prison, including a hymn on Christ's humility.
|-
| '''[[Epistle to the Colossians|Colossians]]''' || Paul affirms the supremacy of Christ over all creation and warns against false teachings.
|-
| '''[[First Epistle to the Thessalonians|1 Thessalonians]]''' || Encouragement to a young church, with teaching on Christ's return and the resurrection of the dead.
|-
| '''[[Second Epistle to the Thessalonians|2 Thessalonians]]''' || Further teaching on the Day of the Lord and exhortations to steadfastness.
|-
| '''[[First Epistle to Timothy|1 Timothy]]''' || Instructions to a young church leader on doctrine, worship, and church organization.
|-
| '''[[Second Epistle to Timothy|2 Timothy]]''' || Paul's final letter, urging Timothy to remain faithful in the face of suffering and false teaching.
|-
| '''[[Epistle to Titus|Titus]]''' || Instructions on appointing church leaders and living godly lives in Crete.
|-
| '''[[Epistle to Philemon|Philemon]]''' || A personal appeal to Philemon to receive back his runaway slave Onesimus as a brother in Christ.
|-
! colspan="2" | New Testament — General Epistles
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| '''[[Epistle to the Hebrews|Hebrews]]''' || An argument for the superiority of Christ and the new covenant over the old, with exhortations to persevere in faith.
|-
| '''[[Epistle of James|James]]''' || A practical letter on living out faith through good works, controlling the tongue, and caring for the poor.
|-
| '''[[First Epistle of Peter|1 Peter]]''' || Encouragement to Christians suffering persecution to remain hopeful and holy.
|-
| '''[[Second Epistle of Peter|2 Peter]]''' || Warnings against false teachers and a reminder of Christ's promised return.
|-
| '''[[First Epistle of John|1 John]]''' || A meditation on God's love, the test of true fellowship, and assurance of eternal life.
|-
| '''[[Second Epistle of John|2 John]]''' || A brief letter warning against false teachers and urging love and obedience.
|-
| '''[[Third Epistle of John|3 John]]''' || A personal note commending hospitality and condemning a domineering church leader.
|-
| '''[[Epistle of Jude|Jude]]''' || A short letter warning against false teachers who have infiltrated the community.
|-
! colspan="2" | New Testament — Apocalyptic
|-
| '''[[Book of Revelation|Revelation]]''' || Apocalyptic visions of the end times, the final triumph of God over evil, and the new heaven and new earth.
|}