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Books of the Holy Bible

The content outlines the books of the Old and New Testaments, detailing authors, dates, genres, key themes, and notable verses. It highlights the progression of biblical history, covenant themes, and the character of Christ across the scriptures, providing insight into the theological significance of each book.

Nathan A. Hughes
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Old Testament

BookAuthorDateGenreKey ThemeKey VerseChrist in the BookOutline Summary
GenesisMoses1445–1405 BCLawBeginnings & God’s covenant12:1–3Seed of the womanCreation → Fall → Flood → Patriarchs
ExodusMoses1445–1405LawRedemption by God3:7–8Passover LambBondage → Deliverance → Law → Worship
LeviticusMoses1445–1405LawHoliness of God19:2High PriestSacrifices → Priesthood → Purity laws
NumbersMoses1445–1405LawTesting & wandering14:22–23Lifted-up Bronze SerpentSinai → Kadesh → Plains of Moab
DeuteronomyMoses1405LawCovenant renewal6:4–5Prophet like MosesSermons reviewing the Law
JoshuaJoshua1405–1385HistoryPossessing God’s promises1:8–9Captain of salvationConquest → Land division
JudgesSamuel (trad.)1050–1000HistoryCycles of sin & deliverance21:25Righteous Judge7 cycles of rebellion & rescue
RuthSamuel (trad.)1050–1000NarrativeGod’s loyal love1:16–17Kinsman-RedeemerRuth’s faith → Boaz’s redemption
1 SamuelSamuel/Nathan/Gad1050–1000HistoryKingdom established8:6–7King anointedSamuel → Saul → David
2 SamuelSame as above1010–970HistoryDavid’s reign7:12–13Covenant KingTriumphs & failures of David
1 KingsJeremiah (trad.)970–560HistoryDivided kingdom9:4–5Reigning KingSolomon → Kingdom split → Elijah
2 KingsJeremiah (trad.)560HistoryExile & judgement17:7–8Rejected KingElisha → Captivity of Israel/Judah
1 ChroniclesEzra (trad.)450–400HistoryGod’s faithfulness17:11–14Eternal KingGenealogies → David’s kingdom
2 ChroniclesEzra450–400HistoryTemple & reform7:14King who restores worshipSolomon → Judah → Exile
EzraEzra458–430HistoryRestoration1:3Restoring LordReturn → Temple → Law reform
NehemiahNehemiah/Ezra445–430Memoir/HistoryRebuilding6:15–16Rebuilder of broken livesWall rebuilt → Covenant renewal
EstherMordecai (trad.)480–470NarrativeGod’s providence4:14Protector of His peopleThreat → Courage → Deliverance
JobJob/Moses/Solomon?2000–1500WisdomGod’s sovereignty in suffering42:2Redeemer in sufferingTrial → Dialogue → Restoration
PsalmsDavid + others1500–450Poetry/WorshipGod worthy of praise23:1Shepherd King5 books of songs & prayers
ProverbsSolomon + others970–700WisdomGodly wisdom1:7Wisdom of GodInstructions for wise living
EcclesiastesSolomon935Philosophy/WisdomLife’s meaning12:13–14Purpose-giving KingVanity of life → Fear God
Song of SolomonSolomon970–930PoetryCovenant love8:6–7Bridegroom KingLove within God’s design
IsaiahIsaiah740–680ProphecySalvation through judgement9:6–7Suffering & Reigning MessiahJudgement → Comfort → Messiah
JeremiahJeremiah626–586ProphecyJudgement & New Covenant31:31–34Weeping ProphetWarnings → Covenant hope
LamentationsJeremiah586Poetry/DirgeGrief over sin’s cost3:22–23Man of sorrowsLaments over Jerusalem
EzekielEzekiel593–571ProphecyGod’s glory departs/returns43:2Glory of GodVisions → Judgement → Restoration
DanielDaniel605–536Apocalyptic/ProphecyGod rules kingdoms2:20–21Son of ManStories → Visions of empires
HoseaHosea755–715ProphecyFaithless Israel, faithful God6:1Healing LordIsrael’s adultery → God’s love
JoelJoel835–796?ProphecyDay of the Lord2:12–13RestorerLocust plague → Future judgement
AmosAmos760–750ProphecyJustice of God5:24Burden-bearing ChristJudgement for oppression
ObadiahObadiah586?ProphecyJudgement on Edom1:21DelivererGod defends His people
JonahJonah760Narrative/ProphecyGod’s mercy to nations2:9Risen ProphetFlight → Fish → Preach → Reluctance
MicahMicah735–700ProphecyJudgement & hope5:2Bethlehem KingMessiah & kingdom promise
NahumNahum663–612ProphecyJudgement on Nineveh1:7StrongholdGod judges evil nations
HabakkukHabakkuk609–598Dialogue/ProphecyFaith amid confusion2:4Justifier by faithWhy God? → Trust God
ZephaniahZephaniah640–621ProphecyGod purifies3:17Rejoicing SaviourJudgement → Remnant joy
HaggaiHaggai520ProphecyRebuild God’s house1:7–8Temple RestorerCall to rebuild the temple
ZechariahZechariah520–518Apocalyptic/ProphecyFuture King & kingdom9:9Triumphant KingVisions → Messiah → Kingdom
MalachiMalachi430–400ProphecyReturn to covenant love3:1Messenger of the covenantRebuke → Promise of Messiah

New Testament

BookAuthorDateGenreKey ThemeKey VerseChrist in the BookOutline Summary
MatthewMatthewAD 60–65GospelKing & kingdom16:16Promised KingJesus as Messiah-King
MarkMark55–60GospelSuffering Servant10:45Servant KingJesus the active Servant
LukeLuke60–62GospelPerfect Man & Saviour19:10Son of ManJesus the compassionate Saviour
JohnJohn85–95GospelSon of God20:31Divine SonBelieve → Life in His name
ActsLuke62HistorySpirit-empowered church1:8Ascended LordChurch birth → Mission expansion
RomansPaul57EpistleJustification by faith1:16–17Righteousness of GodDoctrine → Application
1 CorinthiansPaul55EpistleChurch purity & unity2:2Crucified LordRebuke → Order → Resurrection
2 CorinthiansPaul56EpistleComfort in ministry5:17Reconciling LordPaul’s defence of ministry
GalatiansPaul48–50EpistleFreedom in the Gospel2:20Life by faithGrace vs law
EphesiansPaul60EpistleChurch in Christ1:3Exalted ChristIdentity → Walk → Warfare
PhilippiansPaul61EpistleJoy in Christ4:4Humble, exalted ChristRejoice in all things
ColossiansPaul60EpistleChrist’s supremacy1:15–18Pre-eminent ChristDoctrine → Warnings
1 ThessaloniansPaul50EpistleChrist’s return4:16–17Returning KingEncourage with His coming
2 ThessaloniansPaul51EpistleEnd-time clarity2:1–2Judge & KingCorrecting eschatology
1 TimothyPaul62–64PastoralSound doctrine4:16MediatorChurch leadership & order
2 TimothyPaul67Final letterPersevere1:7Empowering LordCharge to endurance
TitusPaul63PastoralGodliness2:11–13Blessed hopeDoctrine → Deeds
PhilemonPaul60Personal letterForgiveness1:18–19RestorerForgive as Christ forgives
HebrewsPaul? Apollos?64–68Sermon/EpistleChrist better1:1–3Our High PriestWarnings → Worship
JamesJames45–50Wisdom/EpistleFaith works2:17Lord of worksPractical Christian living
1 PeterPeter64EpistleHope in suffering1:3Chief ShepherdSuffering with purpose
2 PeterPeter65–66EpistleGuard truth3:18Returning LordWarns against false teachers
1 JohnJohn85–95EpistleGod is love/light4:7–8LifeTests of true fellowship
2 JohnJohn85–95EpistleTruth & love1:6TruthWalk in truth
3 JohnJohn85–95EpistleSupport true ministry1:4Head of churchCommends Gaius
JudeJude65–80EpistleContend for faith1:3KeeperWarns of apostasy
RevelationJohn95–96ApocalypticChrist’s victory1:17–18Conquering KingLetters → Seals → Judgement → King
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