Old Testament Survey
Old Testament Survey
The Old Testament is divided into five sections: the Pentateuch (Genesis through Deuteronomy), the historical books (Joshua through Esther), the poetic books (Job through Song of Solomon), the Major Prophets (Isaiah through Daniel), and the Minor Prophets (Hosea through Malachi). The Old Testament was written from approximately 1400 B.C. to approximately 400 B.C. The Old Testament was written primarily in Hebrew, with a few small sections written in Aramaic (essentially a variation of Hebrew).The Old Testament deals primarily with the relationship between God and the nation of Israel. The Pentateuch deals with the creation of Israel and God establishing a covenant relationship with Israel. The historical books record Israel’s history, its victories and successes along with its defeats and failures. The poetic books give us a more intimate look at God’s relationship with Israel and His passion for Israel to worship and obey Him. The prophetic books are God’s call to Israel to repent from its idolatry and unfaithfulness and to return to a relationship of obedience and spiritual fidelity.Perhaps a better title would be the First Testament. The word “old” tends to give the idea of “outdated” or “not-relevant.” That could not be further from the truth. Please read the following articles:
Why should we read the Bible?Why should we study the Old Testament?What is the difference between the Old and New Testaments?What is the proper way to study the Bible?A survey of the Old Testament is a worthwhile and spiritually-enriching endeavor. Below are links to summaries of the various books of the Old Testament. We sincerely hope you find our Old Testament Survey beneficial in your walk with Christ.See also our article on Old Testament theology.Recommended Resources: A Survey of the Old Testament, Expanded and Redesigned by Andrew E. Hill & John H. Walton.A Popular Survey of the Old Testament by Norm Geisler.Historical Survey of the Old Testament by Eugene Merrill.
Book of GenesisBook of ExodusBook of LeviticusBook of NumbersBook of DeuteronomyBook of JoshuaBook of JudgesBook of RuthBook of 1 SamuelBook of 2 SamuelBook of 1 KingsBook of 2 KingsBook of 1 ChroniclesBook of 2 ChroniclesBook of EzraBook of NehemiahBook of EstherBook of JobBook of PsalmsBook of ProverbsBook of EcclesiastesSong of SolomonBook of IsaiahBook of JeremiahBook of LamentationsBook of EzekielBook of DanielBook of HoseaBook of JoelBook of AmosBook of ObadiahBook of JonahBook of MicahBook of NahumBook of HabakkukBook of ZephaniahBook of HaggaiBook of ZechariahBook of Malachi