The Old Testament (The Hebrew Scriptures)

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The Old Testament(The Hebrew Scriptures)
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Torah (Pentateuch)

• Five Books
• Genesis
• Exodus
• Leviticus
• Numbers
• Deuteronomy

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• Historical 16
• Prophetic 18
• Wisdom 7
• TOTAL 46

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Historical Books

• Tells the history of the people of Israel from
  the conquest of Canaan (directly after Moses) to
  the kingship of David.

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Prophetic Books

• Story of the great prophets of Israel who were
  sent by God to speak on Gods behalf, announcing
  His message.

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Wisdom Books

• Written mostly in verse.
• Tells of the greatness, justice mercy of God,
  and the futility of hoping in things of this
  world.
• Psalms (mostly authored by King David), praise
  God.
• Proverbs tells us how to face everyday problems.

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The New Testament(The Christian Scriptures)

• Gospels 4
• Acts of the Apostles 1
• Letters (aka Epistles) 21
• Revelation 1
• TOTAL 27

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• TOTAL BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
• 73