Holy Bible Books
Books of the Bible
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Old Testament Books
# | Book | Date (Approx.) | Comments |
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1 | Genesis | 1400–1300 BC | The creation of the world and the origins of Israel. |
2 | Exodus | 1400–1300 BC | God delivers Israel from slavery in Egypt. |
3 | Leviticus | 1400–1300 BC | Instructions for worship and holiness. |
4 | Numbers | 1400–1300 BC | Israel's wanderings in the wilderness. |
5 | Deuteronomy | 1400–1300 BC | Moses's speeches and instructions before entering the Promised Land. |
6 | Joshua | 1400–1300 BC | Conquest of the Promised Land. |
7 | Judges | 1100–1000 BC | Israel's cycles of sin, oppression, and deliverance. |
8 | Ruth | 1100–1000 BC | A story of loyalty and redemption. |
9 | 1 Samuel | 1050–1000 BC | The rise of Israel's monarchy. |
10 | 2 Samuel | 1000–950 BC | The reign of King David. |
11 | 1 Kings | 950–850 BC | The division of Israel and the kings of both kingdoms. |
12 | 2 Kings | 850–600 BC | The fall of Israel and Judah. |
13 | 1 Chronicles | 450–400 BC | A retelling of Israel's history focused on David. |
14 | 2 Chronicles | 450–400 BC | A retelling focused on Judah's kings. |
15 | Ezra | 450–400 BC | Return from exile and rebuilding the temple. |
16 | Nehemiah | 450–400 BC | Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. |
17 | Esther | 450–400 BC | God's providence through Esther's courage. |
18 | Job | Unknown | A reflection on suffering and God's sovereignty. |
19 | Psalms | 1000–400 BC | A collection of prayers, songs, and praises. |
20 | Proverbs | 950–700 BC | Wisdom sayings for practical living. |
21 | Ecclesiastes | 950–700 BC | A reflection on the meaning of life. |
22 | Song of Solomon | 950–700 BC | A poetic celebration of love. |
23 | Isaiah | 750–700 BC | Prophecies of judgment and salvation. |
24 | Jeremiah | 650–600 BC | Warnings and hope for Judah. |
25 | Lamentations | 600 BC | Mourning over Jerusalem's destruction. |
26 | Ezekiel | 600–550 BC | Visions of restoration and hope. |
27 | Daniel | 600–500 BC | Stories and visions of God's sovereignty. |
28 | Hosea | 750–700 BC | A call to repentance and God's faithful love. |
29 | Joel | 750–700 BC | Prophecies about the Day of the Lord. |
30 | Amos | 750 BC | God's justice and judgment. |
31 | Obadiah | 600–550 BC | Judgment against Edom. |
32 | Jonah | 800–750 BC | A story of mercy and repentance. |
33 | Micah | 750–700 BC | Justice, mercy, and hope. |
34 | Nahum | 650 BC | Judgment against Nineveh. |
35 | Habakkuk | 650–600 BC | A dialogue with God about justice. |
36 | Zephaniah | 650–600 BC | Warnings and hope for restoration. |
37 | Haggai | 500 BC | A call to rebuild the temple. |
38 | Zechariah | 500–450 BC | Visions of hope and restoration. |
39 | Malachi | 450 BC | A call to faithfulness. |
New Testament Books
# | Book | Date (Approx.) | Comments |
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1 | Matthew | 70–80 AD | Emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy. |
2 | Mark | 60–70 AD | Believed to be the earliest Gospel, written for a Roman audience. |
3 | Luke | 70–90 AD | Highlights Jesus's compassion and inclusivity. |
4 | John | 90–100 AD | A deeply theological account of Jesus's life. |
5 | Acts | 80–90 AD | Chronicles the spread of the early church, sequel to Luke. |
6 | Romans | 57 AD | A theological masterpiece by Paul, explaining salvation through faith. |
7 | 1 Corinthians | 53–54 AD | Addresses divisions and ethical issues in the Corinthian church. |
8 | 2 Corinthians | 55–56 AD | Paul's follow-up letter to the Corinthians, focusing on reconciliation. |
9 | Galatians | 48–49 AD | Written by Paul, focusing on justification by faith. |
10 | Ephesians | 60–62 AD | Written in prison, presenting themes of unity and the church as Christ's body. |
11 | Philippians | 60–62 AD | Written during Paul's imprisonment, centered on joy in Christ. |
12 | Colossians | 60–62 AD | Focuses on Christ's supremacy, likely written while Paul was in prison. |
13 | 1 Thessalonians | 50–51 AD | Paul's earliest letter, addressing hope and Christ's return. |
14 | 2 Thessalonians | 51–52 AD | A follow-up to 1 Thessalonians, providing clarity on Christ's second coming. |
15 | 1 Timothy | 80–90 AD | Addresses church leadership and sound doctrine. |
16 | 2 Timothy | 67 AD | Possibly Paul's final letter, written before his martyrdom. |
17 | Titus | 80–90 AD | Focuses on church order and good works. |
18 | Philemon | 60–62 AD | A personal letter advocating for reconciliation of a runaway slave. |
19 | Hebrews | 60–90 AD | Presents Christ as the ultimate High Priest. |
20 | James | 44–49 AD | Likely one of the earliest writings, emphasizing practical faith. |
21 | 1 Peter | 60–68 AD | Encourages perseverance during persecution. |
22 | 2 Peter | 65–68 AD | Warns against false teachings and immorality. |
23 | 1 John | 85–95 AD | Emphasizes love and combats false teachings. |
24 | 2 John | 85–95 AD | Focuses on truth and love. |
25 | 3 John | 85–95 AD | Addresses hospitality within the church. |
26 | Jude | 70–80 AD | Warns against false teachers and urges faithfulness. |
27 | Revelation | 95–96 AD | Filled with symbolic and prophetic imagery, written by John. |