| Books in King James Bible | |
| Genesis | Genesis, the book of beginnings. The word Genesis means creation or generation. The title of the book designates its character because the book records the beginning of all things. Genesis records the beginning of time, life, sin, salvation, the human race and the Hebrew nation. Genesis is the first book of the Pentateuch, also referred to by the Jews as the Torah. Author: Moses. The Pentateuch, or Torah, includes five books all authored by Moses. Throughout history, critics have questioned and attempted to deny Moses as the author of the Pentateuch. Scripture throughout the Pentateuch and the entire Old Testament outside of the Pentateuch refer to Moses as the author of these five books (Ex. 17:14; 24:4; 34:27; Num 33:1,2; Deut. 31:9; Josh. 1:7,8; 8:31, 32; 1 Kin. 2:3; 2 Kin.14: 6; 21:8). There are many New Testament references to Moses as the author as well (Matt. 19:8; Mark 12:26; John 1:45; 5:46, 47; Acts 3:22; Rom. 10:5). Jesus also clearly stated that Moses was the author of the Pentateuch (Luke 24:44). Date of Authorship: B.C. 1445-1405, during the forty years of wanderings in the wilderness. Time Period Covered: Genesis covers 2369 years beginning with the creation of Adam to the death of Joseph (B.C. 1635). Setting: The region presently known as the Middle East. Construction: There are two principal parts in the book of Genesis. |
| Exodus | Exodus is a continuation of the story in Genesis, as it begins with the death of Joseph (Gen. 50:26; Ex. 1:6). The word Exodus means departure, outgoing, the way out. Although the actual Exodus of the Israelites from the bondage of slavery is depicted in this book, the major theological contributions weigh far greater than merely an historical account of a departure. The book of Exodus explains and illustrates God’s covenant relationship with His people and lays the foundation for the message of God as our redeemer throughout the entire Bible. In this book you will find a narration of the life of Moses, to include his experience with the burning bush and the parting of the Red Sea. Exodus is the second book of the Pentateuch, also referred to by the Jews as the Torah. Author: Moses. The Pentateuch, or Torah, includes five books all authored by Moses. Throughout history, critics have questioned and attempted to deny Moses as the author of the Pentateuch. Scripture throughout the Pentateuch and the entire Old Testament outside of the Pentateuch refer to Moses as the author of these five books (Ex. 17:14; 24:4; 34:27; Num 33:1,2; Deut. 31:9; Josh. 1:7,8; 8:31, 32; 1 Kin. 2:3; 2 Kin.14: 6; 21:8). There are many New Testament references to Moses as the author as well (Matt. 19:8; Mark 12:26; John 1:45; 5:46, 47; Acts 3:22; Rom. 10:5). Jesus also clearly stated that Moses was the author of the Pentateuch (Luke 24:44). Date of Authorship: B.C. 1445-1405, during the forty years of wanderings in the wilderness (approximately the same time as Genesis) Time Period Covered: Genesis covers 2369 years beginning with the creation of Adam to the death of Joseph (B.C. 1635).Exodus covers approximately 145 years from the death of Joseph (B.C. 1635) to the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness. This is based on the theory that the four hundred and thirty years (Ex. 12:40) are calculated from the time of Abraham (Gal. 3:17). Setting: Egypt. Construction: There are two principal parts in the book of Genesis. |
| Leviticus | At the conclusion of the Book of Exodus, the tabernacle is completed. The Book of Leviticus gives Israel instructions for the use of the tabernacle in addition to instructions regarding how God's covenant people should behave. There are four important themes throughout the book of Leviticus: 1. the presence of God in worship, 2. holiness, 3. sacrifice / atonement and 4. covenant. These four themes and the guidelines dictated in the book of Leviticus are a type and shadow of Jesus and His atonement for all mankind. As we understand the concepts in the Book of Leviticus we can understand the freedom we have in Jesus as we are atoned by His blood, worship in the presence of God, live holy unto Him and remain in covenant. Leviticus is the third book of the Pentateuch, also referred to by the Jews as the Torah. Author: Moses. The Pentateuch, or Torah, includes five books all authored by Moses. Throughout history, critics have questioned and attempted to deny Moses as the author of the Pentateuch. Scripture throughout the Pentateuch and the entire Old Testament outside of the Pentateuch refer to Moses as the author of these five books (Ex. 17:14; 24:4; 34:27; Num 33:1,2; Deut. 31:9; Josh. 1:7,8; 8:31, 32; 1 Kin. 2:3; 2 Kin.14: 6; 21:8). There are many New Testament references to Moses as the author as well (Matt. 19:8; Mark 12:26; John 1:45; 5:46, 47; Acts 3:22; Rom. 10:5). Jesus also clearly stated that Moses was the author of the Pentateuch (Luke 24:44). Date of Authorship: 1445 - 1405 B.C. Time Period Covered: Leviticus covers approximately 1 month and 20 days between the erection of the tabernacle (Ex. 40:17) and the people departing from Sinai (Num. 10:11). Setting: Mount Sinai. Construction: |
| Numbers | The Hebrew word for Numbers is be-midbar which means “in the wilderness”. Although this is more descriptive of the contents of this book the more common name for the book is Numbers. The book of Numbers does contain two occasions of numbering the people (a census) in chapters 1-4 and in chapter 26. However these censuses do not consume the majority of the book. The Israelites experience in the wilderness along with their laws and regulations while in the wilderness is recorded in the major portion of the book of Numbers. One concept presented in the book of Numbers is that of God’s correction of His own people who broke his covenant and were disobedient. Numbers is the fourth book of the Pentateuch, also referred to by the Jews as the Torah. Author: Moses. The Pentateuch, or Torah, includes five books all authored by Moses. Throughout history, critics have questioned and attempted to deny Moses as the author of the Pentateuch. Scripture throughout the Pentateuch and the entire Old Testament outside of the Pentateuch refer to Moses as the author of these five books (Ex. 17:14; 24:4; 34:27; Num 33:1,2; Deut. 31:9; Josh. 1:7,8; 8:31, 32; 1 Kin. 2:3; 2 Kin.14: 6; 21:8). There are many New Testament references to Moses as the author as well (Matt. 19:8; Mark 12:26; John 1:45; 5:46, 47; Acts 3:22; Rom. 10:5). Jesus also clearly stated that Moses was the author of the Pentateuch (Luke 24:44). Date of Authorship: 1447 - 1407 B.C. Time Period Covered: Approximately 38 years and 10 months beginning with the second year after the Exodus and going through the fortieth year. Setting: Israel’s 40 year journey through the wilderness, beginning in the wilderness of Sinai and finally ending at Moab prior to crossing the Jordan to the promised land. Construction: The book can be divided into three parts, providing details regarding the route of the Israelites in the Wilderness and their major encampments. |
| Deuteronomy | Deuteronomy, “the second law” or “the repetition of the law”. Moses delivers instructions from God to His people however Deuteronomy is not an exact repetition of the laws given to Moses on Mt. Sinai. Moses is speaking to different people, a new generation and relates different experiences and situations as he gives the message to the people. The Ten Commandments are given again in Chapter 5 and other laws that needed emphasis are repeated as well. One of the central themes of the book of Deuteronomy is to love and obey God. Author: Moses. The Pentateuch, or Torah, includes five books all authored by Moses. Throughout history, critics have questioned and attempted to deny Moses as the author of the Pentateuch. Scripture throughout the Pentateuch and the entire Old Testament outside of the Pentateuch refer to Moses as the author of these five books (Ex. 17:14; 24:4; 34:27; Num 33:1,2; Deut. 31:9; Josh. 1:7,8; 8:31, 32; 1 Kin. 2:3; 2 Kin.14: 6; 21:8). There are many New Testament references to Moses as the author as well (Matt. 19:8; Mark 12:26; John 1:45; 5:46, 47; Acts 3:22; Rom. 10:5). Jesus also clearly stated that Moses was the author of the Pentateuch (Luke 24:44). Date of Authorship: 1447-1407 B.C. Time Period Covered: Approximately 38 years and 10 months beginning with the second year after the Exodus and going through the fortieth year. Setting: Israel’s 40 year journey through the wilderness, beginning in the wilderness of Sinai and finally ending at Moab prior to crossing the Jordan to the promised land. Construction: The book can be divided into three parts, providing details regarding the route of the Israelites in the Wilderness and their major encampments. |
| Joshua | |
| Judges | |
| Ruth | |
| 1 Samuel | |
| 2 Samuel | |
| 1 Kings | |
| 2 Kings | |
| 1 Chronicles | |
| 2 Chronicles | |
| Ezra | |
| Nehemiah | |
| Esther | |
| Job | |
| Psalms | |
| Proverbs | |
| Ecclesiastes | |
| Song of Solomon | |
| Isaiah | |
| Jeremiah | |
| Lamentations | |
| Ezekiel | |
| Daniel | |
| Hosea | |
| Joel | |
| Amos | |
| Obadiah | |
| Jonah | |
| Micah | |
| Nahum | |
| Habakkuk | |
| Zephaniah | |
| Haggai | |
| Zechariah | |
| Malachi | |
| Matthew | |
| Mark | |
| Luke | |
| John | |
| Acts | |
| Romans | |
| 1 Corinthians | |
| 2 Corinthians | |
| Galatians | |
| Ephesians | |
| Philippians | |
| Colossians | |
| 1 Thessalonians | |
| 2 Thessalonians | |
| 1 Timothy | |
| 2 Timothy | |
| Titus | |
| Philemon | |
| Hebrews | |
| James | |
| 1 Peter | |
| 2 Peter | |
| 1 John | |
| 2 John | |
| 3 John | |
| Jude | |
| Revelation | |
