| Section |
Books |
Description
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| Old Testament
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| The Pentateuch (Torah) |
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy |
The five books of Moses, covering creation, the patriarchs, the exodus from Egypt, the giving of the Law at Sinai, and the journey to the Promised Land. The foundation of Jewish law and identity.
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| Historical Books |
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1–2 Samuel, 1–2 Kings, 1–2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther |
Narratives tracing Israel's history from the conquest of Canaan through the monarchy, the divided kingdom, the Babylonian exile, and the return to the land.
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| Wisdom and Poetry |
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs |
Reflective and lyrical writings exploring themes of suffering, worship, practical wisdom, the meaning of life, and love.
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| Major Prophets |
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel |
Extended prophetic works addressing Israel's sin and coming judgment, the fall of Jerusalem, life in exile, and visions of future restoration and the messianic age. Called "major" due to their length.
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| Minor Prophets |
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi |
Twelve shorter prophetic books spanning several centuries, addressing themes of social justice, divine judgment, repentance, and hope. Called "minor" due to their brevity, not their importance.
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| New Testament
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| Gospels |
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John |
Four accounts of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, each written from a distinct theological perspective.
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| History (Acts) |
Acts |
A narrative of the early Church's growth from Jerusalem to Rome, focusing on the ministries of Peter and Paul and the spread of Christianity across the Roman Empire.
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| Pauline Epistles |
Romans, 1–2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1–2 Thessalonians, 1–2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon |
Letters attributed to the apostle Paul, addressing theology, ethics, church order, and pastoral concerns in early Christian communities across the Mediterranean world.
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| General Epistles |
Hebrews, James, 1–2 Peter, 1–3 John, Jude |
Letters addressed to broader audiences rather than specific churches, covering themes of faith and works, perseverance under persecution, false teaching, and Christian love.
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| Apocalyptic (Revelation) |
Revelation |
A visionary and symbolic work depicting the cosmic struggle between good and evil, the final judgment, and the ultimate triumph of God, culminating in a new heaven and new earth.
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