The Old Testament

The first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses, narrating the creation, the history of Israel's patriarchs, the Exodus, and the giving of the Law.

Exodus

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

These books recount the history of the Israelites from their conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.

Joshua

Judges

Ruth

1 Samuel

2 Samuel

1 Kings

2 Kings

1 Chronicles

2 Chronicles

Ezra

Nehemiah

Esther

A collection of poetic and philosophical writings, focusing on themes of wisdom, morality, and the human experience.

Job

Psalms

Proverbs

Ecclesiastes

Song of Solomon (Song of Songs)

The books containing the writings, speeches, and visions of the Old Testament prophets, addressing Israel's relationship with God, calling for repentance, and foretelling future events.

Major Prophets

Isaiah

Jeremiah

Lamentations

Ezekiel

Daniel

Minor Prophets

Hosea

Joel

Amos

Obadiah

Jonah

Micah

Nahum

Habakkuk

Zephaniah

Haggai

Zechariah

Malachi