Old Testament Sections

The law the first five books genesis to deuteronomy otherwise called the pentateuch and books of moses.

Old testament sections. You just studied 5 terms. Now up your study game with learn mode. The order of the old testament books is not based on linear time.

These books narrate the origins of universe the earth and mankind as well as the birth of the nation of israel. This section includes all the major and minor prophets in the old testament iii. The law the prophets and the writings.

The major divisions of the old testament. Find your way to peace with god. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy written by moses.

For instance genesis a. 2 chronology of books. Joshua judges ruth 1 2 samuel 1 2 kings 1 2 chronicles ezra nehemiah esther.

The books of the law a k a. The writings this section includes all the historical documents like joshua judges first and second kings first and second chronicles ruth esther job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes and the song of solomon. For further clarification read matthew 22 35 40.

The old testament books can be divided in four categories. Call the 700 club prayer center at 1 800 700 7000 24 hours a day. The jews were accustomed to divide the old testament into three main parts as follows.