Mark (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
PRE-TEMPORAL (Before Genesis 1:1) CREATION AND EARLY HISTORY (Genesis 1–11) PATRIARCHAL ERA (Genesis 12–50) EXODUS AND LAW (Exodus–Deuteronomy) CONQUEST, JUDGES,…
1. Genesis (Bible Summary) 2. Exodus (Bible Summary) 3. Leviticus (Bible Summary) 4. Numbers (Bible Summary) 5. Deuteronomy (Bible Summary)…
The Beginning of God’s Creation and the Patriarchs Introduction:Genesis is the first book of the Bible and the Pentateuch, traditionally…
Deliverance and Covenant Introduction:Exodus is the second book in the Bible and part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses.…
A Manual of Worship and Holiness Introduction:Leviticus, the third book in the Pentateuch, is traditionally attributed to Moses. It continues…
Israel’s Journey in the Wilderness Introduction:The Book of Numbers, traditionally attributed to Moses, chronicles the journey of the Israelites through…
The Covenant Renewed and the Leadership Transition Preamble (1:1–5) Historical Prologue (1:6—4:43) Stipulations of the Covenant (4:44—26:19) Ratification; Curses and…
The Conquest and Division of the Promised Land The Entrance into the Land (1:1—5:12) The Conquest of the Land (5:13—12:24)…
A Cycle of Apostasy, Oppression, and Deliverance Prologue: Incomplete Conquest and Apostasy (1:1—3:6) Oppression and Deliverance (3:7—16:31) Epilogue: Religious and…
A Story of Loyalty, Redemption, and Restoration Introduction: Naomi Emptied (1:1–5) Naomi Returns from Moab (1:6–22) Ruth and Boaz Meet…
1 Samuel: The Rise of Israel’s First Kings I. Samuel: God’s Prophet, Priest, and Judge (Chapters 1-8)A. Birth of Samuel…
The book of 2 Samuel focuses on the consolidation of David’s kingship over Israel, highlighting both his successes and his…
The Solomonic Era (1:1—12:24) Solomon’s Succession to the Throne (1:1—2:12) Solomon’s Wisdom (ch. 3) Solomon’s Reign Characterized (ch. 4) Solomon’s…
2 Kings, focusing on the major events and transitions during the reigns of various kings, the ministries of Elijah and…
The Book of 2 Chronicles highlights the reigns of various kings of Judah, with a strong emphasis on the construction…
The Book of Ezra recounts the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon and the rebuilding of the temple, with…
The book of Nehemiah focuses on the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls after the Babylonian exile, as well as the spiritual…
The book of Esther outlines the dramatic story of how Queen Esther, with the help of her cousin Mordecai, saves…
The book of Job explores profound themes of suffering, faith, divine justice, and human understanding. Prologue (Chapters 1-2) Dialogue-Dispute (Chapters…
The book of Psalms is a collection of songs, prayers, and poems, divided into five books, which express a wide…
1. Prologue: Purpose and Theme (1:1–7) 2. The Superiority of the Way of Wisdom (1:8—9:18) A. Appeals and Warnings Confronting…
1. Author (1:1) 2. Theme: The Meaninglessness of Human Efforts Apart from God (1:2) 3. Introduction: The Profitlessness of Human…
1. Title (1:1) 2. The First Meeting (1:2—2:7) 3. The Second Meeting (2:8—3:5) 4. The Third Meeting (3:6—5:1) 5. The…
1. Messages of Rebuke and Promise (chs. 1–6) Introduction: Charges against Judah for Breaking the Covenant (ch. 1) The Future…
1. Call of the Prophet (ch. 1) 2. Warnings and Exhortations to Judah (chs. 2–35) Earliest Discourses (chs. 2–6) Temple…
1. Jerusalem’s Misery and Desolation (ch. 1) 2. The Lord’s Anger against His People (ch. 2) 3. Judah’s Complaint—and Basis…
1. Oracles of Judgment against Israel (chs. 1–24) Ezekiel’s Inaugural Vision (chs. 1–3) Symbolic Acts Portraying the Siege of Jerusalem…
1. Prologue: The Setting (ch. 1; in Hebrew) A. Historical Introduction (1:1–2) B. Daniel and His Friends Are Taken Captive…
Superscription (1:1) The Unfaithful Wife and the Faithful Husband (1:2—3:5) The Unfaithful Nation and the Faithful God (chs. 4–14)
Title (1:1) Judah Experiences a Foretaste of the Day of the Lord (1:2—2:17) Judah Is Assured of Salvation in the…
Superscription (1:1) Oracles against the Nations, including Judah and Israel (1:3—2:16) Oracles against Israel (3:1—5:17) Announcements of Exile (5:18—6:14) Visions…
Title and Introduction (1) Judgment on Edom (2-14) The Day of the Lord (15-21)
Jonah Flees His Mission (chs. 1–2) Jonah Reluctantly Fulfills His Mission (chs. 3–4)
Title (1:1) First Cycle: Judgment and Restoration of Israel and Judah (1:2—2:13) Second Cycle: Indictment of Judah’s Leaders, but Future…
Title (1:1) Nineveh’s Judge (1:2–15) Nineveh’s Judgment (ch. 2) Nineveh’s Total Destruction (ch. 3)
Title (1:1) Habakkuk’s First Complaint: Why does the evil in Judah go unpunished? (1:2–4) God’s Answer: The Babylonians will punish…
Introduction (1:1–3) Title: The Prophet Identified (1:1) Prologue: Double Announcement of Total Judgment (1:2–3) The Day of the Lord Coming…
First Message: The Call to Rebuild the Temple (1:1–11) The People’s Lame Excuse (1:1–4) The Poverty of the People (1:5–6)…
Introduction (1:1–6) A Series of Eight Visions in One Night (1:7—6:8) The Horseman among the Myrtle Trees (1:7–17) The Four…
Title (1:1) Introduction: God’s Faithful Covenant Love for Israel Affirmed (1:2–5) Israel’s Unfaithfulness Rebuked (1:6—2:16) The Unfaithfulness of the Priests…
The Birth and Early Years of Jesus (chs. 1–2) His Genealogy (1:1–17) His Birth (1:18—2:12) His Sojourn in Egypt (2:13–23)…
The Beginnings of Jesus’ Ministry (1:1–13) His Forerunner (1:1–8) His Baptism (1:9–11) His Temptation (1:12–13) Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee (1:14—6:29)…
The Preface (1:1–4) The Births of John the Baptist and Jesus (1:5—2:52) The Annunciations (1:5–56) The Birth of John the…
Prologue: The Word Became Flesh (1:1–18) The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry (1:19–51) John the Baptist’s Testimony about Jesus (1:19–34) John’s…
Peter and the Beginnings of the Church in the Holy Land (chs. 1–12) “Throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria” (1:1—9:31; see…
Introduction (1:1–15) Theme: Righteousness from God (1:16–17) The Unrighteousness of All People (1:18—3:20) Gentiles (1:18–32) Jews (2:1—3:8) Summary: All People…
Introduction (1:1–9) Divisions in the Church (1:10—4:21) The Fact of the Divisions (1:10–17) The Causes of the Divisions (1:18—4:13) The…
Apologetic: Paul’s Explanation of His Conduct and Apostolic Ministry (chs. 1–7) Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving for Divine Comfort in Affliction (1:3–11)…
Introduction (1:1–10) Greetings (1:1–5) Denunciation (1:6–10) Personal: Authentication of the Apostle of Liberty and Faith (1:11—2:21) Paul’s Gospel Was Received…
Greetings (1:1–2) The Divine Purpose: The Glory and Headship of Christ (1:3–14) Prayer That Christians May Realize God’s Purpose and…
Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Philippians (1:3–11) Paul’s Personal Circumstances (1:12–26) Exhortations (1:27—2:18) Living a Life Worthy of…
Introduction (1:1–14) Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving (1:3–8) Prayer (1:9–14) The Supremacy of Christ (1:15–23) Paul’s Labor for the Church (1:24—2:7) His…
The Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians (ch. 1) The Grounds for the Thanksgiving (1:1–4) The Genuineness of the Grounds (1:5–10) The…
Introduction (ch. 1) Greetings (1:1–2) Thanksgiving for Their Faith, Love, and Perseverance (1:3–10) Intercession for Their Spiritual Progress (1:11–12) Instruction…
Greetings (1:1–2) Warning against False Teachers (1:3–11) The Nature of the Heresy (1:3–7) The Purpose of the Law (1:8–11) The…
Introduction (1:1–4) Paul’s Concern for Timothy (1:5–14) Paul’s Situation (1:15–18) Special Instructions to Timothy (ch. 2) Call for Endurance (2:1–13)…
Greetings (1:1–4) Concerning Elders (1:5–9) Reasons for Leaving Titus in Crete (1:5) Qualifications of Elders (1:6–9) Concerning False Teachers (1:10–16)…
Greetings (1–3) Thanksgiving and Prayer (4–7) Paul’s Plea for Onesimus (8–21) Final Request, Greetings and Benediction (22–25)
Prologue: The Superiority of God’s New Revelation (1:1–4) The Superiority of Christ to Leading Figures under the Old Covenant (1:5—7:28)…
Greetings (1:1) Trials and Temptations (1:2–18) The Testing of Faith (1:2–12) The Source of Temptation (1:13–18) Listening and Doing (1:19–27)…
Greetings (1:1–2) Praise to God for His Grace and Salvation (1:3–12) Exhortations to Holiness of Life (1:13—5:11) The Requirement of…
Greetings (1:1–2) Exhortation to Growth in Christian Virtues (1:3–11) The Divine Enablement (1:3–4) The Call for Growth (1:5–7) The Value…
Introduction: The Reality of the Incarnation (1:1–4) The Christian Life as Fellowship with the Father and the Son (1:5—2:28) Ethical…
Greetings (1–3) Commendation (4) Exhortation and Warning (5–11) Conclusion and Final Greetings (12–13)
Greetings (1–2) Commendation of Gaius (3–8) Condemnation of Diotrephes (9–10) Exhortation to Gaius (11) Example of Demetrius (12) Conclusion, Benediction,…
Greetings (1–2) Occasion for the Letter (3–4) Warning Against the False Teachers (5–16) Exhortation to Believers (17–23) Concluding Doxology (24–25)
1. A General Overview of the Conflict (1:9-11:19) Prologue, Greetings, and Purpose (1:1-8) Vision of Christ Among the Lampstands (1:9-20)…
1. God’s Nature and Ways 1.1 God’s Plan Was Different but Greater 1.2 Unexpected but Better 1.3 From Evil to…
1. The Creation and Early Human History 2. The Patriarchal Period (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph) 3. The Exodus (Israel’s Escape…
Old Testament – Chronological Writing Order No. Book Date (Approx.) Author(s) Location Written 1 Job c. 2000–1800 BC Unknown (possibly…
Old Testament Torah/Pentateuch Histories Wisdom Books Prophets New Testament Gospels & Acts Letters & Revelation
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected…
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected…
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected…
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected…
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition 1.2 Authorship and Context 1.3 Literary and Thematic Features 1.4 Canonical and Interconnected…
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Joshua – named after its central figure, Joshua (Hebrew: Yehoshua), meaning “The…
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Judges – derived from the Hebrew title Shoftim, meaning “judges” or “rulers.”…
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Ruth – named after its central character, Ruth the Moabitess, whose name…
(1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: 1 Samuel – named after the prophet Samuel, the central figure at…