MAJOR DIVISIONS OF THE BIBLE
The Bible is divided into two main sections i.e.
Apocrypha/Deutro-canonical Books
These include:
The major divisions of the old and new testament
The books of the Bible can be grouped into different disciplines, these are;
Note;
DIVISIONS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
The books of the Old Testament are divided into four main categories and these are:
(i) Law books
These are the first 5 books of the Bible that are believed to have been written by Moses. These are:
(ii) Historical Books
They are 12 Historical books and they record the history of the Israelites from the time they entered Canaan and settled until after the Babylonian exile. These are:-
(iii) Poetic books
They are 5 and contain words of wisdom.
They are poetic in nature and these are:-
(a)Major Prophets
They are referred to as Major Prophets because their messages cover a longer historical period and are 5 in number i.e.
The messages of this prophets cover a shorter historical period
They are twelve i.e.
Note: The following are the books of the Bible referred to as the writings;
DIVISIONS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
It is divided into 5 major categories. These are:-
(i) Biographical Books
They are referred to as Gospels.
These Gospels were written by the disciples of Jesus Christ. They tell the life story and ministry of Jesus Christ. They are 4 in number i.e. a) Mathew. b) Mark. c) Luke. d) John. The first three books in the New Testament are also referred to as the synoptic Gospels. (ii) Historical Books
It outlines the history and development of the church after Jesus’ ascension.
It is one book namely:
It deals with the history of the early church after the ascension of Christ. (iii)Pauline Epistles
These are 13 letters written by Paul to the congregation and individuals to address certain problems that arose among them.
They are:
(iv) General Epistles
These letters are not addressed to specific churches or individuals but to all Christians to encourage them.
Are eight namely:- a) Hebrews. b) James. c) 1st and 2nd Peter. d) 1st, 2nd and 3rd John. e) Jude. (v) Prophetic books
There is only one book i.e. Revelation.
It presents God’s will for the future.
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