Back to the Basics: Bible Book Categories
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Do you remember how all of the books of the Bible are categorized? Do you know which books are considered to be the books of the law? Or, can you recall which books are the major prophets and minor prophets?
Back To the Basics: Bible Book Categories
This month, PreachingWoman.com is taking you back to the basics. So let us ask you a question. Do you remember how all of the books of the Bible are categorized? Do you know which books are considered to be the books of the law? Or, can you recall which books are the major prophets and minor prophets? Well, we are going to help refresh your memory. Often times, knowing how the books are categorized help provide for more efficient study and interpretation of the scripture. So, take look at the categories below and make it a goal to commit this to memory for your own personal use. Happy Learning!
The Bible is divided into five parts:
Law
History
Poetry
Prophecy
Doctrine
So, let's start with the Old Testament and then we will show you how the New Testament Books are categorized.
Old Testament
Books of the Law
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Historical Books
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Poetic Books
Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Major Prophet Books
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Minor Prophet Books
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
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New Testament
Historical Books:
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Doctrinal Books
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Book of Prophecy
- Revelations
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