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Holy Bible Books

Books of the Bible
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Old Testament Books

# Book Date (Approx.) Comments
1Genesis1400–1300 BCThe creation of the world and the origins of Israel.
2Exodus1400–1300 BCGod delivers Israel from slavery in Egypt.
3Leviticus1400–1300 BCInstructions for worship and holiness.
4Numbers1400–1300 BCIsrael's wanderings in the wilderness.
5Deuteronomy1400–1300 BCMoses's speeches and instructions before entering the Promised Land.
6Joshua1400–1300 BCConquest of the Promised Land.
7Judges1100–1000 BCIsrael's cycles of sin, oppression, and deliverance.
8Ruth1100–1000 BCA story of loyalty and redemption.
91 Samuel1050–1000 BCThe rise of Israel's monarchy.
102 Samuel1000–950 BCThe reign of King David.
111 Kings950–850 BCThe division of Israel and the kings of both kingdoms.
122 Kings850–600 BCThe fall of Israel and Judah.
131 Chronicles450–400 BCA retelling of Israel's history focused on David.
142 Chronicles450–400 BCA retelling focused on Judah's kings.
15Ezra450–400 BCReturn from exile and rebuilding the temple.
16Nehemiah450–400 BCRebuilding Jerusalem's walls.
17Esther450–400 BCGod's providence through Esther's courage.
18JobUnknownA reflection on suffering and God's sovereignty.
19Psalms1000–400 BCA collection of prayers, songs, and praises.
20Proverbs950–700 BCWisdom sayings for practical living.
21Ecclesiastes950–700 BCA reflection on the meaning of life.
22Song of Solomon950–700 BCA poetic celebration of love.
23Isaiah750–700 BCProphecies of judgment and salvation.
24Jeremiah650–600 BCWarnings and hope for Judah.
25Lamentations600 BCMourning over Jerusalem's destruction.
26Ezekiel600–550 BCVisions of restoration and hope.
27Daniel600–500 BCStories and visions of God's sovereignty.
28Hosea750–700 BCA call to repentance and God's faithful love.
29Joel750–700 BCProphecies about the Day of the Lord.
30Amos750 BCGod's justice and judgment.
31Obadiah600–550 BCJudgment against Edom.
32Jonah800–750 BCA story of mercy and repentance.
33Micah750–700 BCJustice, mercy, and hope.
34Nahum650 BCJudgment against Nineveh.
35Habakkuk650–600 BCA dialogue with God about justice.
36Zephaniah650–600 BCWarnings and hope for restoration.
37Haggai500 BCA call to rebuild the temple.
38Zechariah500–450 BCVisions of hope and restoration.
39Malachi450 BCA call to faithfulness.

New Testament Books

# Book Date (Approx.) Comments
1Matthew70–80 ADEmphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy.
2Mark60–70 ADBelieved to be the earliest Gospel, written for a Roman audience.
3Luke70–90 ADHighlights Jesus's compassion and inclusivity.
4John90–100 ADA deeply theological account of Jesus's life.
5Acts80–90 ADChronicles the spread of the early church, sequel to Luke.
6Romans57 ADA theological masterpiece by Paul, explaining salvation through faith.
71 Corinthians53–54 ADAddresses divisions and ethical issues in the Corinthian church.
82 Corinthians55–56 ADPaul's follow-up letter to the Corinthians, focusing on reconciliation.
9Galatians48–49 ADWritten by Paul, focusing on justification by faith.
10Ephesians60–62 ADWritten in prison, presenting themes of unity and the church as Christ's body.
11Philippians60–62 ADWritten during Paul's imprisonment, centered on joy in Christ.
12Colossians60–62 ADFocuses on Christ's supremacy, likely written while Paul was in prison.
131 Thessalonians50–51 ADPaul's earliest letter, addressing hope and Christ's return.
142 Thessalonians51–52 ADA follow-up to 1 Thessalonians, providing clarity on Christ's second coming.
151 Timothy80–90 ADAddresses church leadership and sound doctrine.
162 Timothy67 ADPossibly Paul's final letter, written before his martyrdom.
17Titus80–90 ADFocuses on church order and good works.
18Philemon60–62 ADA personal letter advocating for reconciliation of a runaway slave.
19Hebrews60–90 ADPresents Christ as the ultimate High Priest.
20James44–49 ADLikely one of the earliest writings, emphasizing practical faith.
211 Peter60–68 ADEncourages perseverance during persecution.
222 Peter65–68 ADWarns against false teachings and immorality.
231 John85–95 ADEmphasizes love and combats false teachings.
242 John85–95 ADFocuses on truth and love.
253 John85–95 ADAddresses hospitality within the church.
26Jude70–80 ADWarns against false teachers and urges faithfulness.
27Revelation95–96 ADFilled with symbolic and prophetic imagery, written by John.