bible organization Flashcards
4 categories of the bible are
Books of Law called the Pentateuch or Torah, the Historical Books, the Poetic Books, and the Prophetic Books
4 categories of new testament
The Gospels, The Historical Book, The Letters, and The Book of Vision.
how many books in old testament
39
how many books in new testament
27
what books are in the torah
first five books
what characterizes the torah
contains narratives, statements of law, and statements of ethics
The historical books of the Old Testament
cover the historical narrative from the time Israel enters Canaan, the Promised Land, to the time the Jews return from a seventy-year exile in Babylon.
prophetic books
focus on public morality, the treatment of the poor and disadvantaged, and the abuse of power, especially of the judicial system.
poetic books
examines inquiries of life, daily practical living, and relationships with others