1. The Old Testament (The Hebrew Scriptures)

2. Torah (Pentateuch) Five Books Five BooksGenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomy

3. Historical16 Historical16 Prophetic18 Prophetic18 Wisdom7 Wisdom7 TOTAL46 TOTAL46

4. Historical Books: Tells the history of the people of Israel from the conquest of Canaan (directly after Moses) to the kingship of David. Tells the history of the people of Israel from the conquest of Canaan (directly after Moses) to the kingship of David.

5. Prophetic Books: Story of the great prophets of Israel who were sent by God to speak on God’s behalf, announcing His message. Story of the great prophets of Israel who were sent by God to speak on God’s behalf, announcing His message.

6. Wisdom Books: Written mostly in verse. Written mostly in verse. Tells of the greatness, justice & mercy of God, and the futility of hoping in things of this world. Tells of the greatness, justice & mercy of God, and the futility of hoping in things of this world. Psalms (mostly authored by King David), praise God. Psalms (mostly authored by King David), praise God. Proverbs tells us how to face everyday problems. Proverbs tells us how to face everyday problems.

7. The New Testament (The Christian Scriptures) The New Testament (The Christian Scriptures) Gospels4 Gospels4 Acts of the Apostles1 Acts of the Apostles1 Letters (aka Epistles)21 Letters (aka Epistles)21 Revelation1 Revelation1 TOTAL27 TOTAL27

8. TOTAL BOOKS OF THE BIBLE TOTAL BOOKS OF THE BIBLE73