09/08/2026
9.8.26 BOOTCAMP BIBLE BASICS
PART 1 - THE ORIGIN OF THE BIBLE
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Brief Summary of the Books of the Bible
Study Tool/Resource Blue Letter Bible
OLD TESTAMENT
Genesis
Describes the creation; gives the history of the old world, and of the steps taken by God toward the formation of theocracy.
Exodus
The history of Israel's departure from Egypt; the giving of the law; the tabernacle.
Leviticus
The ceremonial law.
Numbers
The census of the people; the story of the wanderings in the wilderness.
Deuteronomy
The law rehearsed; the death of Moses.
Joshua
The story of the conquest and partition of Canaan.
Judges
The history of the nation from Joshua to Samson.
Ruth
The story of the ancestors of the royal family of Judah.
1 Samuel
The story of the nation during the judgeship of Samuel and the reign of Saul.
2 Samuel
Story of the reign of David.
1 and 2 Kings
The books of Kings form only one book in the Hebrew MSS. They contain the history of the nation from David's death and Solomon's accession to the destruction of the kingdom of Judah and the desolation of Jerusalem, with a supplemental notice of the liberation of Jehoiachin from his prison at Babylon, twenty-six years later; they comprehend the whole time of the Israelitish monarchy, exclusive of the reigns of Saul and David.
The Books of Chronicles
are so called as being the record made by the appointed historiographers of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel; they are the official histories of those kingdoms.
Ezra
The story of the return of the Jews from the Babylonish captivity, and of the rebuilding of the temple.
Nehemiah
A further account of the rebuilding of the temple and city, and of the obstacles encountered and overcome.
Esther
The story of a Jewess who becomes queen of Persia and saves the Jewish people from destruction.
Job
The story of the trials and patience of a holy man of Edom.
Psalms
A collection of sacred poems intended for use in the worship of Jehovah. Chiefly the productions of David.
Proverbs
The wise sayings of Solomon.
Ecclesiastes
A poem respecting the vanity of earthly things.
Solomon's Song
An allegory relating to the church.
Isaiah
Prophecies respecting Christ and his kingdom.
Jeremiah
Prophecies announcing the captivity of Judah, its sufferings, and the final overthrow of its enemies.
Lamentations
The utterance of Jeremiah's sorrow upon the capture of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple.
Ezekiel
Messages of warning and comfort to the Jews in their captivity.
Daniel
A narrative of some of the occurrences of the captivity, and a series of prophecies concerning Christ.
Hosea
Prophecies relating to Christ and the latter days.
Joel
Prediction of woes upon Judah, and of the favor with which God will receive the penitent people.
Amos
Prediction that Israel and other neighboring nations will be punished by conquerors from the north, and of the fulfillment of the Messiah's kingdom.
Obadiah
Prediction of the desolation of Edom.
Jonah
Prophecies relating to Nineveh.
Micah
Predictions relating to the invasions of Shalmaneser and Sennacherib, the Babylonish captivity, the establishment of a theocratic kingdom in Jerusalem, and the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem.
Nahum
Prediction of the downfall of Assyria.
Habakkuk
A prediction of the doom of the Chaldeans.
Zephaniah
A prediction of the overthrow of Judah for its idolatry and wickedness.
Haggai
Prophecies concerning the rebuilding of the temple.
Zechariah
Prophecies relating to the rebuilding of the temple and the Messiah.
Malachi
Prophecies relating to the calling of the Gentiles and the coming of Christ.
NEW TESTAMENT
Gospel of St. Matthew
A brief history of the life of Christ.
Gospel of St. Mark
A brief history of the life of Christ, supplying some incidents omitted by St. Matthew.
Gospel of St. Luke
The history of the life of Christ, with especial reference to his most important acts and discourses.
Gospel of St. John
The life of Christ, giving important discourses not related by the other evangelists.
Acts of the Apostles
The history of the labors of the apostles and of the foundation of the Christian Church.
Epistle to the Romans
A treatise by St. Paul on the doctrine of justification by Christ.
First Epistle to the Corinthians
A letter from St. Paul to the Corinthians, correcting errors into which they had fallen.
Second Epistle to the Corinthians
St. Paul confirms his disciples in their faith, and vindicates his own character.
Epistle to the Galatians
St. Paul maintains that we are justified by faith, and not by rites.
Epistle to the Ephesians
A treatise by St. Paul on the power of divine grace.
Epistle to the Philippians
St. Paul sets forth the beauty of Christian kindness.
Epistle to the Colossians
St. Paul warns his disciples against errors, and exhorts to certain duties.
First Epistle to the Thessalonians
St. Paul exhorts his disciples to continue in the faith and in holy conversation.
Second Epistle to the Thessalonians
St. Paul corrects an error concerning the speedy coming of Christ the second time.
First and Second Epistles to Timothy
St. Paul instructs Timothy in the duty of a pastor, and encourages him in the work of the ministry.
Epistle to Titus
Epistle to Titus. St. Paul encourages Titus in the performance of his ministerial duties.
Epistle to Philemon
An appeal to a converted master to receive a converted escaped slave with kindness.
Epistle to Hebrews
St. Paul maintains that Christ is the substance of the ceremonial law.
Epistle of James
A treatise on the efficacy of faith united with good works.
First and Second Epistles of Peter
Exhortations to a Christian life, with various warnings and predictions.
First Epistle of St. John
Respecting the person of our Lord, and an exhortation to Christian love and conduct.
Second Epistle of St. John
St. John warns a converted lady against false teachers.
Third Epistle of St. John
A letter to Gaius, praising him for his hospitality.
Epistle of St. Jude
Warnings against deceivers.
The Revelation
The future of the Church foretold.
