All 66 Books of the Bible

News flash : the Bible is huge : about 611,000 words long, all divvied up across 66 smaller documents called the “ books ” of the Bible. That ’ south because the Bible is a collection of writings from different authors writing at different times. In some ways, that makes it easier to approach the bible : we can read it in “ chunks ” rather than needing to read the hale Bible at once. But it besides makes it a snatch confuse. The bible itself is a book. In fact, the bible “ bible ” comes from the Latin and Greek words for “ koran ” ( biblia and biblos, respectively ). But it ’ s a book of books. That means if you want to know the Bible well, you ’ ll need to get acquainted with the 66 documents it comprises. That can take a while, so. ..

Here’s a snapshot of every book of the Bible

I ’ ve written a one-sentence overview of every bible of the Bible. They ’ re listed in the order they show up in the Protestant Bible. If you want more, I ’ ve linked to quick, 3-minute guides to every record of the Bible, excessively. This is a batch to take in, so if you want to start with baby steps, check out this list of the shortest books of the Bible .

Old Testament books of the Bible

The Old Testament includes 39 books which were written farseeing earlier Jesus was born. The first five books of the Bible are called the Torah, or the Law of Moses.
genesis answers two boastfully questions : “ How did God ’ s relationship with the earth begin ? ” and “ Where did the state of Israel come from ? ” Author:  Traditionally Moses, but the stories are much older. Fun fact:  Most of the celebrated Bible stories you ’ ve learn about are probably found in the book of Genesis. This is where the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Ark, the Tower of Babel, Abraham and Isaac, Jacob ’ s ladder, and Joseph ’ s coating of many colors are recorded. God saves Israel from bondage in Egypt, and then enters into a extra kinship with them. Author:  Traditionally Moses God gives Israel instructions for how to worship Him. Author:  traditionally Moses Israel fails to trust and obey God, and wanders in the wilderness for 40 years. Author:  Traditionally Moses Moses gives Israel instructions ( in some ways, a recapitulation of the laws in Exodus–Numbers ) for how to love and obey God in the promise Land. Author:  Traditionally Moses Joshua ( Israel ’ s new drawing card ) leads Israel to conquer the promise kingdom, then parcels out territories to the twelve tribe of Israel. Author:  cipher knows Fun fact:  You ’ ve credibly hear of a few antic stories from this book ( the Battle of Jericho and the day the sunday stood calm ), but most of the military action happens in the beginning half of this reserve. The last half is pretty much all about divvying up the real number estate. Israel enters a bicycle of turning from God, falling captive to oppressive nations, calling out to God, and being rescued by leaders God sends their way ( called “ judges ” ). Author:  cipher knows Two widows lose everything, and find hope in Israel—which leads to the birth of the future King David. Author:  cipher knows Israel demands a king, who turns out to be quite a disappointment. Author:  cipher knows David, a man after God ’ s own heart, becomes king of Israel. Author:  cipher knows The kingdom of Israel has a fourth dimension of peace and prosperity under King Solomon, but subsequently splits, and the two lines of kings turn away from God. Author:  cipher knows Both kingdoms ignore God and his prophets, until they both fall captive to other earth empires. Author:  cipher knows This is a brief history of Israel from Adam to David, culminating with David commissioning the temple of God in Jerusalem. Author:  traditionally Ezra David ’ s son Solomon builds the temple, but after centuries of rejecting God, the Babylonians take the southern Israelites captive and destroy the temple. Author:  traditionally Ezra The Israelites rebuild the synagogue in Jerusalem, and a copyist named Ezra teaches the people to once again obey God ’ s laws. Author: Ezra The city of Jerusalem is in bad form, sol Nehemiah rebuilds the wall around the city. Author:  Nehemiah person hatches a genocidal plot to bring about Israel ’ sulfur extinction, and Esther must face the emperor to ask for aid. Author:  cipher knows

Books of Poetry in the Old Testament

Satan attacks a righteous valet named Job, and Job and his friends argue about why severe things are happening to him. Author:  cipher knows A collection of 150 songs that Israel sang to God ( and to each early ) —kind of like a hymnal for the ancient Israelites. Author:  so many authors— meet them all here ! A collection of sayings written to help people make judicious decisions that bring about judge. Author: Solomon and other wise men A philosophic exploration of the mean of life—with a surprisingly nihilistic tone for the Bible. Author:  traditionally Solomon A love song ( or collection of love songs ) celebrating beloved, desire, and marriage. Author:  traditionally Solomon ( but it could have been written about Solomon, or in the manner of Solomon )

Books of prophecy in the Old Testament

God sends the prophet Isaiah to warn Israel of future judgment—but besides to tell them about a coming king and servant who will “ bear the sins of many. ” Author:  Isaiah ( and possibly some of his followers ) God sends a prophet to warn Israel about the coming babylonian captivity, but the people don ’ t take the news very well. Author:  Jeremiah A solicitation of dirges lamenting the fall of Jerusalem after the babylonian attacks. Author:  Traditionally Jeremiah God chooses a man to speak for Him to Israel, to tell them the error of their ways and teach them justice : Ezekiel. Author:  Ezekiel Daniel becomes a high-level judicious man in the Babylonian and Persian empires, and has prophetic visions concerning Israel ’ south future. Author:  Daniel ( with early contributors ) hosea is told to marry a prostitute who leaves him, and he must bring her back : a movie of God ’ s relationship with Israel. Author:  Hosea God sends a plague of locusts to Judge Israel, but his judgment on the surrounding nations is coming, excessively. Author:  Joel A shepherd named Amos preaches against the injustice of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Author:  Amos

Obadiah warns the adjacent nation of Edom that they will be judged for plundering Jerusalem. Author:  Obadiah A disobedient prophet runs from God, is swallowed by a bang-up pisces, and then preaches God ’ south message to the city of Nineveh. Author: traditionally Jonah Micah confronts the leaders of Israel and Judah regarding their injustice, and prophecies that one day the Lord himself will rule in perfect justice. Author:  Micah Nahum foretells of God ’ s opinion on Nineveh, the capital of Assyria. Author:  Nahum Habakkuk pleads with God to stop the injustice and violence in Judah, but is surprised to find that God will use the even more violent Babylonians to do so. Author:  Habakkuk God warns that he will judge Israel and the smother nations, but besides that he will restore them in peace and justice. Author:  Zephaniah The people have abandoned the work of restoring God ’ mho temple in Jerusalem, and so Haggai takes them to task. Author:  Haggai The prophet Zechariah calls Israel to return to God, and records prophetic visions that show what ’ s happening behind the scenes. God has been close to Israel, but they continue to live disconnected from him—so God sends Malachi to call them out .

New Testament books of the Bible

The New Testament includes 27 books about Jesus ’ ministry and what it means to follow him. The first four books of the New Testament are called the Gospels.

40. The Gospel of Matthew

This is an account of Jesus ’ animation, death, and resurrection, focusing on Jesus ’ function as the true baron of the Jews. Author:  Matthew

41. The Gospel of Mark

This brief history of Jesus ’ earthly ministry highlights Jesus ’ authority and servanthood. Author:  John Mark

42. The Gospel of Luke

Luke writes the most thorough account of Jesus ’ life, pulling together eyewitness testimonies to tell the full moon narrative of Jesus. Author:  Luke

43. The Gospel of John

John lists stories of signs and miracles with the hope that readers will believe in Jesus. Author:  John Jesus returns to the Father, the Holy Spirit comes to the church service, and the gospel of Jesus spreads throughout the world. Author:  Luke

Paul’s epistles

Paul summarizes how the religious doctrine of Jesus works in a letter to the churches at Rome, where he plans to visit. Author:  Paul Paul writes a disciplinary letter to a fractured church in Corinth, and answers some questions that they ’ ve had about how Christians should behave. Author:  Paul Paul writes a letter of reconciliation to the church at Corinth, and clears up some concerns that they have. Author:  Paul Paul hears that the galatian churches have been lead to think that salvation comes from the law of Moses, and writes a ( rather heated ) letter telling them where the delusive teachers have it faulty. Author:  Paul Paul writes to the church at Ephesus about how to walk in grace, peace, and love. Author:  Paul An encourage letter to the church of Philippi from Paul, telling them how to have joy in Christ. Author:  Paul Paul writes the church service at Colossae a letter about who they are in Christ, and how to walk in Christ. Author:  Paul Paul has heard a good report on the church service at Thessalonica, and encourages them to “ excel still more ” in faith, hope, and love. Author:  Paul Paul instructs the Thessalonians on how to stand tauten until the coming of Jesus. Author:  Paul Paul gives his protegé Timothy education on how to lead a church with sound teach and a divine exemplar. Author:  Paul Paul is nearing the end of his life, and encourages Timothy to continue preaching the discussion. Author:  Paul Paul advises Titus on how to lead orderly, counter-cultural churches on the island of Crete. Author:  Paul Paul powerfully recommends that Philemon accept his runaway slave as a brother, not a slave. Author:  Paul

The general, or Catholic, epistles

A letter encouraging Christians to cling to Christ despite persecution, because he is greater. Author:  cipher knows A letter telling Christians to live in ways that demonstrate their faith in action. Author: James ( likely the brother of Jesus ) Peter writes to Christians who are being persecuted, encouraging them to testify to the truth and live consequently. Author:  Peter Peter writes a letter reminding Christians about the accuracy of Jesus, and warning them that false teachers will come. Author:  Peter John writes a letter to Christians about keeping Jesus ’ commands, loving one another, and significant things they should know. Author:  John A very brief letter about walking in truth, love, and obedience. Author: John An even shorter letter about christian company. Author:  John A letter encouraging Christians to contend for the religion, even though iniquitous persons have crept in unnoticed. Author:  Jude

John sees visions of things that have been, things that are, and things that are however to come. Author:  John