Old Testament Gateway
Overview
The Old Testament contains the foundational writings of Scripture, tracing the story of creation, covenant, law, wisdom, judgment, and redemption. It forms the theological and historical foundation for the New Testament.
This page organizes the Old Testament into its major literary divisions.
How to Use This Section
Each section below represents a major division of the Old Testament. Individual studies will be added under each category over time.
The Pentateuch (Torah)
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
Themes
Creation, covenant, law, and redemption
Historical Books
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1–2 Samuel
- 1–2 Kings
- 1–2 Chronicles
- Ezra
- Nehemiah
- Esther
Themes
Israel’s history, kingship, exile, restoration
Wisdom Literature
- Job
- Psalms
- Proverbs
- Ecclesiastes
- Song of Songs
Themes
Wisdom, worship, suffering, meaning of life
Major Prophets
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Lamentations
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
Themes
Judgment, hope, exile, restoration, prophecy
Minor Prophets
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
Themes
Repentance, justice, covenant faithfulness
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