*Bible Overview – by Books
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Bible Overview – by Books (Contents)
Old Testament Torah/Pentateuch Histories Wisdom Books Prophets New Testament Gospels & Acts Letters & Revelation
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1. Genesis (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected Significance (2) Characters 2.1 Main Figures and Their Roles 2.2 Roles in Theological Framework (3) Background 3.1 Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Context 3.2 Broader Context and Practices (4) Theological and Historical Significance (5) Interfaith and…
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2. Exodus (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected Significance (2) Characters 2.1 Main Figures and Their Roles 2.2 Roles in Theological Framework (3) Background 3.1 Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Context 3.2 Broader Context and Practices (4) Theological and Historical Significance (5) Interfaith and…
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3. Leviticus (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected Significance (2) Characters 2.1 Main Figures and Their Roles 2.2 Roles in Theological Framework (3) Background 3.1 Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Context 3.2 Broader Context and Practices (4) Theological and Historical Significance (5) Interfaith and…
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4. Numbers (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected Significance (2) Characters 2.1 Main Figures and Their Roles 2.2 Roles in Theological Framework (3) Background 3.1 Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Context 3.2 Broader Context and Practices (4) Theological and Historical Significance (5) Interfaith and…
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5. Deuteronomy (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected Significance (2) Characters 2.1 Main Figures and Their Roles 2.2 Roles in Theological Framework (3) Background 3.1 Geographical, Historical, and Cultural Context 3.2 Broader Context and Practices (4) Theological and Historical Significance (5) Interfaith and…
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6. Joshua (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Joshua – named after its central figure, Joshua (Hebrew: Yehoshua), meaning “The LORD is salvation.”• Definition: A historical narrative recounting the Israelites’ conquest, division, and initial settlement of the Promised Land under Joshua’s leadership, fulfilling God’s covenantal promise to Abraham. 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Traditionally attributed…
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7. Judges (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Judges – derived from the Hebrew title Shoftim, meaning “judges” or “rulers.” These were not judicial officials but charismatic leaders raised by God.• Definition: A historical and theological narrative recounting the cyclical pattern of Israel’s apostasy, oppression, repentance, and deliverance through divinely appointed judges during the pre-monarchic…
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8. Ruth (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ruth – named after its central character, Ruth the Moabitess, whose name means “friend” or “companion.”• Definition: A narrative set during the time of the Judges that tells the story of loyalty, providence, and redemption, highlighting Ruth’s inclusion into the covenant community and her role in the…
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9. 1 Samuel (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Samuel – named after the prophet Samuel, the central figure at the beginning of the book. In the Hebrew Bible, 1 and 2 Samuel form one book called Shemu’el, meaning “Name of God” or “Heard by God.”• Definition: A historical and theological account of Israel’s transition…
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10. 2 Samuel (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Samuel – named after the prophet Samuel, whose influence shaped Israel’s transition to monarchy. Originally part of a single scroll with 1 Samuel, it was divided for length in the Septuagint.• Definition: A historical and theological account focusing on King David’s reign, from his rise to…
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11. 1 Kings (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Kings – originally part of a unified scroll with 2 Kings in Hebrew tradition, later divided in the Septuagint. The title refers to the succession of kings over Israel and Judah.• Definition: A historical-theological account beginning with Solomon’s reign and the construction of the Temple, followed…
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12. 2 Kings (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Kings – the continuation of the historical record begun in 1 Kings. The original Hebrew scroll of Kings was divided into two books in the Septuagint.• Definition: A historical-theological narrative tracing the decline of both the northern kingdom (Israel) and the southern kingdom (Judah) due to…
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13. 1 Chronicles (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Chronicles – originally part of a single book with 2 Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible, titled Divrei Hayamim meaning “the matters of the days” or “events of the times.” The Greek Septuagint named it Paraleipomena (“the things left out”), suggesting a supplement to Samuel and Kings.•…
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14. 2 Chronicles (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Chronicles – the second part of the originally unified book of Chronicles, titled Divrei Hayamim in Hebrew, meaning “the matters of the days.” The Greek Septuagint calls it Paraleipomena, “the things omitted,” indicating its supplemental perspective to Kings.• Definition: A theological history that continues from Solomon’s…
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15. Ezra (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ezra – named after the scribe and priest Ezra, a key figure in the religious restoration of post-exilic Judah. In the Hebrew Bible, Ezra and Nehemiah were originally a single book.• Definition: A historical-theological account of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, focusing…
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16. Nehemiah (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Nehemiah – named after its principal figure, Nehemiah, the cupbearer to the Persian king who led the reconstruction of Jerusalem’s walls. Originally part of a unified work with Ezra in the Hebrew Bible.• Definition: A historical and theological account of the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and the…
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17. Esther (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Esther – named after the central Jewish heroine of the narrative. Her name is likely derived from the Persian star (related to Ishtar) or the Hebrew Hadassah meaning “myrtle.”• Definition: A historical narrative set in the Persian Empire, recounting how Esther, a Jewish woman who becomes queen,…
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18. Job (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Job – named after the central character, Job, whose name may derive from a Hebrew word meaning “persecuted” or an Arabic root meaning “to return.”• Definition: A poetic and philosophical exploration of human suffering, divine justice, and faith, centred on the story of Job, a blameless man…
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19. Psalms (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Psalms – from the Greek Psalmoi, meaning “songs sung to the accompaniment of a stringed instrument”; the Hebrew title Tehillim means “praises.”• Definition: A collection of 150 inspired poems, prayers, and hymns expressing a wide range of human emotion, spiritual experience, and theological reflection in the worship…
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20. Proverbs (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Proverbs – from the Hebrew Mishlei, meaning “parables” or “comparisons.” The English title reflects its nature as a collection of wise sayings.• Definition: A compilation of moral and practical wisdom in poetic form, offering instruction in godly living, ethical behaviour, and the fear of the LORD. 1.2…
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21. Ecclesiastes (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ecclesiastes – from the Greek Ekklesiastes, meaning “preacher” or “teacher,” translating the Hebrew Qoheleth, which refers to “one who assembles” or “calls together.”• Definition: A philosophical and poetic reflection on the meaning of life, human limitations, and the pursuit of wisdom under the sun, offering both sceptical…
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22. Song of Solomon (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Song of Songs – derived from the Hebrew Shir HaShirim, meaning “the greatest of songs” or “the most excellent song,” indicating its poetic supremacy. Also known as Song of Solomon in Christian tradition.• Definition: A poetic collection of love songs expressing the beauty, desire, intimacy, and fidelity…
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23. Isaiah (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Isaiah – named after the prophet Isaiah (Yesha‘yahu in Hebrew), meaning “The LORD is salvation.”• Definition: A prophetic book comprising messages of judgement and hope, announcing God’s sovereignty over history, the coming Messiah, and the future redemption of Israel and the nations. 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author:…
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24. Jeremiah (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Jeremiah – named after the prophet Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu in Hebrew), meaning “The LORD exalts” or “The LORD establishes.”• Definition: A prophetic book recounting the life, messages, laments, and visions of the prophet Jeremiah, who warned Judah of coming judgement while announcing future hope through a new covenant.…
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25. Lamentations (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Lamentations – derived from the Latin Lamentationes and the Greek Threnoi, meaning “laments” or “dirges”; the Hebrew title is Ekah, taken from the first word, meaning “How.”• Definition: A poetic collection of laments mourning the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, expressing grief, confession, and hope in…
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26. Ezekiel (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ezekiel – named after the prophet Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew), meaning “God strengthens” or “God will make strong”• Definition: A prophetic book containing vivid visions, symbolic actions, divine oracles, and apocalyptic imagery, addressing the fall of Jerusalem and the future hope of Israel’s restoration under God’s sovereign…
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27. Daniel (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Daniel – named after the book’s central figure (Daniyyel in Hebrew), meaning “God is my judge”• Definition: A prophetic and apocalyptic book blending historical narrative and visionary prophecy, presenting the faithfulness of God amidst exile, and revealing divine sovereignty over world empires and the ultimate triumph of…
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28. Hosea (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Hosea – named after the prophet Hosea (Hoshea in Hebrew), meaning “salvation” or “deliverance”• Definition: A prophetic book combining personal biography and divine messages, using the metaphor of a broken marriage to illustrate Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s enduring covenant love 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Attributed to…
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29. Joel (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Joel – named after the prophet Joel (Yo’el in Hebrew), meaning “The LORD is God”• Definition: A prophetic book that uses the imagery of a devastating locust plague and future divine judgement (the Day of the LORD) to call the people to repentance and to promise spiritual…
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30. Amos (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Amos – named after the prophet Amos (Amos in Hebrew), meaning “burden” or “burden-bearer”• Definition: A prophetic book that delivers a strong message of divine judgement against social injustice, religious hypocrisy, and covenantal unfaithfulness, calling the nation of Israel to repentance and righteousness 1.2 Authorship and Context•…
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31. Obadiah (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Obadiah – named after the prophet Obadiah (Ovadyah in Hebrew), meaning “Servant of the LORD”• Definition: The shortest book in the Old Testament, Obadiah delivers a powerful oracle of judgement against Edom for its pride and violence against Judah, while affirming God’s justice and the future restoration…
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32. Jonah (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Jonah – named after the central figure Jonah (Yonah in Hebrew), meaning “dove”• Definition: A prophetic narrative recounting the reluctant mission of Jonah to the city of Nineveh, emphasising God’s compassion, the universality of repentance, and the tension between divine mercy and prophetic expectation 1.2 Authorship and…
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33. Micah (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Micah – named after the prophet Micah (Mikayahu in Hebrew), meaning “Who is like the LORD?”• Definition: A prophetic book that addresses the sins of Judah and Israel, warning of impending judgement while offering profound hope through promises of restoration, messianic kingship, and divine justice 1.2 Authorship…
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34. Nahum (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Nahum – named after the prophet Nahum (Nachum in Hebrew), meaning “comfort” or “consolation”• Definition: A prophetic oracle declaring the downfall of Nineveh, capital of the Assyrian empire, as a message of divine judgement and comfort for the oppressed people of Judah 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author:…
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35. Habakkuk (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Habakkuk – named after the prophet Habakkuk (Ḥăḇaqqûq in Hebrew), possibly meaning “embrace” or “wrestler”• Definition: A prophetic book structured as a dialogue between the prophet and God, exploring the tension between divine justice and human suffering, and culminating in a profound affirmation of faith 1.2 Authorship…
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36. Zephaniah (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Zephaniah – named after the prophet Zephaniah (Tsephanyah in Hebrew), meaning “Yahweh has hidden” or “Yahweh protects”• Definition: A prophetic book that warns of the imminent Day of the LORD, calling all nations, especially Judah, to repentance while also proclaiming future restoration and joy for the faithful…
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37. Haggai (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Haggai – named after the prophet Haggai (Ḥaggay in Hebrew), meaning “festive” or “my feast”• Definition: A prophetic book urging the post-exilic community to rebuild the temple, assuring them of God’s presence and promising future glory despite present discouragement 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Attributed to Haggai…
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38. Zechariah (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Zechariah – named after the prophet Zechariah (Zekharyah in Hebrew), meaning “Yahweh remembers”• Definition: A prophetic book containing both apocalyptic visions and exhortations designed to encourage the post-exilic community in the rebuilding of the temple and to offer profound messianic hope extending into future eschatological fulfilment 1.2…
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39. Malachi (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Malachi – named after the prophet Malachi (Malʾākhî in Hebrew), meaning “My messenger”• Definition: A post-exilic prophetic book structured as a series of disputations between God and His people, addressing spiritual apathy, covenantal unfaithfulness, and the anticipation of a future messenger to prepare the way of the…
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40. Matthew (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Matthew – named after the traditional author, the apostle Matthew (also called Levi), a former tax collector turned disciple of Jesus• Definition: The first Gospel in the New Testament, presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah, the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy, and the authoritative teacher inaugurating the…
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41. Mark (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Mark – named after John Mark, traditionally considered the author and companion of the apostle Peter• Definition: The second Gospel in the New Testament, presenting a fast-paced and action-oriented account of Jesus’ life, focusing on His authority, suffering, and the nature of true discipleship 1.2 Authorship and…
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42. Luke (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Luke – named after its traditional author, Luke the physician and companion of the apostle Paul• Definition: A detailed and orderly account of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, highlighting His compassion, universal mission, and role as Saviour for all humanity 1.2 Authorship and…
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43. John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: John – named after its traditional author, John the apostle, also referred to as the beloved disciple• Definition: A theological Gospel that presents Jesus as the eternal Word of God made flesh, emphasising His divine identity, the necessity of belief, and the gift of eternal life through…
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44. Acts (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Acts – short for “The Acts of the Apostles,” though it primarily follows the ministries of Peter and Paul• Definition: A historical-theological narrative that traces the birth, expansion, and empowerment of the early Church through the work of the Holy Spirit, beginning in Jerusalem and reaching to…
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45. Romans (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Romans – named after the recipients, the Christian believers in Rome• Definition: A doctrinal epistle that offers the most systematic presentation of the Gospel in the New Testament, addressing themes of sin, justification, grace, faith, righteousness, and the sovereign plan of God for Jews and Gentiles 1.2…
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46. 1 Corinthians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Corinthians – the first of two extant letters written by the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth• Definition: A pastoral epistle addressing doctrinal confusion and moral disorder in the Corinthian church, offering theological correction, ethical instruction, and spiritual exhortation 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul…
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47. 2 Corinthians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Corinthians – the second extant letter from the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth• Definition: A deeply personal and pastoral epistle in which Paul defends his apostleship, expresses his suffering and hope, and urges reconciliation, generosity, and steadfast faith amid hardship 1.2 Authorship and Context•…
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48. Galatians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Galatians – addressed to the churches in the Roman province of Galatia• Definition: A polemical and theological epistle in which Paul defends the Gospel of justification by faith against legalistic distortions and reaffirms Christian freedom through the Spirit 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the apostle, writing…
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49. Ephesians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ephesians – addressed to the saints in Ephesus, though some early manuscripts omit the location, suggesting it may have been a circular letter• Definition: A theological epistle that explores the cosmic scope of God’s plan of salvation, the nature of the Church as Christ’s body, and the…
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50. Philippians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Philippians – addressed to the Christian community in the Roman colony of Philippi• Definition: A personal and joyful epistle written by Paul to encourage unity, humility, perseverance in suffering, and continued partnership in the Gospel 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the apostle, writing from prison, traditionally…
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51. Colossians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Colossians – addressed to the saints in Colossae, a city in the Lycus Valley of Asia Minor• Definition: A Christocentric epistle written to affirm the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ in response to syncretistic teachings threatening the Church’s theological foundation 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the…
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52. 1 Thessalonians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Thessalonians – the first of two letters addressed to the church in Thessalonica, a major city in Macedonia• Definition: A pastoral epistle providing encouragement, eschatological teaching, and moral exhortation to a young church facing persecution 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the apostle, writing with Silvanus…
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53. 2 Thessalonians (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Thessalonians – the second canonical letter addressed to the Christian community in Thessalonica• Definition: A pastoral and eschatological epistle written to correct misunderstandings about the return of Christ, encourage steadfastness amid persecution, and exhort to responsible conduct within the church 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul…
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54. 1 Timothy (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Timothy – the first of two pastoral epistles addressed to Timothy, Paul’s trusted companion and delegate• Definition: A pastoral letter offering instructions on church governance, sound doctrine, moral behaviour, and leadership qualifications within the context of growing Christian communities 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the…
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55. 2 Timothy (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Timothy – the second and final pastoral epistle addressed to Timothy• Definition: A deeply personal and theological letter in which Paul, facing imminent death, urges Timothy to remain faithful in ministry, uphold sound doctrine, and endure suffering for the Gospel 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul…
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56. Titus (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Titus – a pastoral epistle addressed to Titus, a trusted co-worker of Paul, overseeing the churches in Crete• Definition: A brief but rich letter containing apostolic instructions on church leadership, sound doctrine, and moral conduct in a culturally challenging context 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the…
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57. Philemon (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Philemon – a personal letter from Paul to Philemon, a Christian in Colossae• Definition: A brief and persuasive epistle centred on Christian reconciliation, intercession, and the transformation of social relationships through the Gospel 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Paul the apostle, writing from prison with Timothy as…
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58. Hebrews (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Hebrews – so named due to its extensive engagement with Jewish Scriptures, themes, and audience• Definition: A theological treatise and exhortational letter demonstrating the superiority of Christ over all previous revelation, especially the Mosaic covenant, and encouraging believers to remain faithful 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Anonymous;…
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59. James (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: James – named after its author, traditionally identified as James the Just, a key leader in the early Jerusalem Church• Definition: A practical and ethical letter that emphasises the necessity of living faith expressed through righteous deeds, moral consistency, and community integrity 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author:…
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60. 1 Peter (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Peter – attributed to the apostle Peter, addressed to scattered Christian communities across Asia Minor• Definition: A circular letter written to encourage believers undergoing suffering, calling them to holy living, firm faith, and hope grounded in Christ’s resurrection and future glory 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author:…
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61. 2 Peter (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 Peter – the second epistle attributed to the apostle Peter, addressed to believers to confirm their faith and warn against false teachers• Definition: A farewell letter that combines exhortation and polemic, encouraging spiritual growth and doctrinal vigilance in anticipation of Christ’s return 1.2 Authorship and Context•…
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62. 1 John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 John – the first of three epistles attributed to John the Apostle• Definition: A general epistle addressing foundational issues of Christian identity, assurance of salvation, the nature of God, and the necessity of love, written to affirm true faith and refute false teaching 1.2 Authorship and…
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63. 2 John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 2 John – the second epistle attributed to the apostle John, also known as the Second Johannine Epistle• Definition: A brief pastoral letter warning against false teachers who deny the incarnation of Christ and urging the community to continue in love and truth 1.2 Authorship and Context•…
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64. 3 John (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 3 John – the third epistle attributed to the apostle John, the shortest book in the New Testament by word count• Definition: A personal letter encouraging faithful hospitality towards true Christian missionaries and addressing issues of leadership, authority, and integrity within the local church 1.2 Authorship and…
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65. Jude (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Jude – named after its author, Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James• Definition: A brief yet urgent epistle warning against false teachers and calling believers to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints 1.2 Authorship and Context• Author: Jude, traditionally identified…
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66. Revelation (Bible Overview)
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Revelation – also known as the Apocalypse of John; derived from the Greek word apokalypsis, meaning “unveiling” or “disclosure”• Definition: A prophetic and apocalyptic book revealing the ultimate triumph of God through Christ, written to encourage persecuted believers with the hope of divine justice, cosmic renewal, and…