BOOKS OF THE BIBLE (2)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. Sixty-six (66) Books of the Bible
a) We can't begin a study on the divisions of the books of the Bible without first clarifying the term canon. The canon of Scripture refers to the list of books that are officially accepted as "divinely inspired" and thus rightfully belonging in the Bible. Only the canonical books are considered the authoritative Word of God. The process of determining the biblical canon was begun by Jewish scholars and rabbis and later finalized by the early Christian church toward the end of the fourth century.
b) More than 40 authors in three languages during a period of 1,500 years contributed to the books and letters which make up the biblical canon of Scripture.
c) The Bible is divided into two sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. Testament refers to a covenant between God and his people.
i) Jews and Protestant Christians recognize 39 inspired books of the Old Testament.
ii) Protestant Christians recognize 27 inspired books of the New Testament.
iii) Roman Catholic and a few Orthodox translations contain additional books, recognizing a portion of the Apocrypha.
2. The Historical Books of the Bible
a) The next division of the Old Testament contains the Historical Books. These 12 books record the events of Israel's history, beginning with the book of Joshua and the nation's entry into the Promised Land until the time of its return from exile some 1,000 years later. As we read these pages of the Bible, we relive incredible stories and meet fascinating leaders, prophets, heroes and villains.
i) Joshua.
ii) Judges.
iii) Ruth.
iv) 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel.
v) 1 Kings and 2 Kings.
vi) 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles.
vii) Ezra.
viii) Nehemiah.
ix) Esther.
3. The Poetry and Wisdom Books of the Bible
a) The writing of the Poetry and Wisdom Books spanned from the time of Abraham through the end of the Old Testament. Possibly the oldest of the books, Job, is of unknown authorship. The Psalms have many different writers, King David being the most notable and others remaining anonymous. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs are primarily attributed to Solomon. Also referred to as "wisdom literature," these books deal precisely with our human struggles and real-life experiences.
i) Job.
ii) Psalms.
iii) Proverbs.
iv) Ecclesiastes.
v) Song of Songs.
The End ...
1. Sixty-six (66) Books of the Biblea) We can't begin a study on the divisions of the books of the Bible without first clarifying the term canon. The canon of Scripture refers to the list of books that are officially accepted as "divinely inspired" and thus rightfully belonging in the Bible. Only the canonical books are considered the authoritative Word of God. The process of determining the biblical canon was begun by Jewish scholars and rabbis and later finalized by the early Christian church toward the end of the fourth century.
b) More than 40 authors in three languages during a period of 1,500 years contributed to the books and letters which make up the biblical canon of Scripture.
c) The Bible is divided into two sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. Testament refers to a covenant between God and his people.
i) Jews and Protestant Christians recognize 39 inspired books of the Old Testament.
ii) Protestant Christians recognize 27 inspired books of the New Testament.
iii) Roman Catholic and a few Orthodox translations contain additional books, recognizing a portion of the Apocrypha.
2. The Historical Books of the Bible
a) The next division of the Old Testament contains the Historical Books. These 12 books record the events of Israel's history, beginning with the book of Joshua and the nation's entry into the Promised Land until the time of its return from exile some 1,000 years later. As we read these pages of the Bible, we relive incredible stories and meet fascinating leaders, prophets, heroes and villains.
i) Joshua.
ii) Judges.
iii) Ruth.
iv) 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel.
v) 1 Kings and 2 Kings.
vi) 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles.
vii) Ezra.
viii) Nehemiah.
ix) Esther.
3. The Poetry and Wisdom Books of the Bible
a) The writing of the Poetry and Wisdom Books spanned from the time of Abraham through the end of the Old Testament. Possibly the oldest of the books, Job, is of unknown authorship. The Psalms have many different writers, King David being the most notable and others remaining anonymous. Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs are primarily attributed to Solomon. Also referred to as "wisdom literature," these books deal precisely with our human struggles and real-life experiences.
i) Job.
ii) Psalms.
iii) Proverbs.
iv) Ecclesiastes.
v) Song of Songs.
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