Categories of Books in the Old Testament
The prophetic books
Hosea is an example of a book in this category.
The historical books
The Book of Ruth is one example of a book in this category.
The historical books
The Book of Samuel is one example of a book in this category.
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
The books are the first five books of the Old Testament.
The books of Law
These books are also known as the Law of Moses.
The books of Law
These books are also known as the Pentateuch.
The books of Law
These books are also known as the Torah.
The wisdom books
These books are steeped in emotion.
The wisdom books
These books consist of poetry.
The wisdom books.
These books consist of songs of praise, lament, and thanksgiving.
The prophetic books.
These books include visionary religion reformers who serve as God's mouthpiece.
The wisdom books.
These books offer practical advice.
The books of Law
These books provide us with the history, teachings, and laws of the Chosen People of Israel.
The historical books
These books recount the lives of various leaders.
The wisdom books.
These books teach patience, honesty, and diligence.
The books of Law.
These books teach us about Creation sin.
The historical books
These books tell us about the trials and triumphs of Jewish history before Christ.
The prophets
These people proclaimed a message of hope and consolation.
Visionary religious reformers
These people were called by God to challenge the people of Israel.
