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Browse the Books of the Bible in order with introductions and summaries for both the Old and New Testament. Read all Bible books online in over 50 translations.
- Psalms
(In Books I-II, only Ps 1-2; 10; 33; 43; 71 lack titles, and...
- Matthew
Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary...
- Epistle to The Ephesians
Read the Book of Ephesians online. Scripture chapters verses...
- Joshua
Read the Book of Joshua online. Study Scripture chapters and...
- 2 Kings
Summary of the Book of 2 Kings. This summary of the book of...
- 2 Corinthians
Summary of the Book of 2 Corinthians. This summary of the...
- Psalms
- Genesis. Attributed Author: Moses. Year Written: 1445-1405 B.C. Genre: The Law. Chapters: 50. The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible, recording God’s Creation, the fall of man, the choosing of a family to bless all nations, and the early years of the nation of Israel.
- Exodus. Attributed Author: Moses. Year Written: 1445-1405 B.C. Genre: The Law. Chapters: 40. In the Book of Exodus, God appoints Moses as the leader of the Israelites to rescue his chosen people from slavery in Egypt so they could travel to the Promised Land and makes a covenant with them at Mount Sinai.
- Leviticus. Attributed Author: Moses. Year Written: 1445-1405 B.C. Genre: The Law. Chapters: 27. In the Book of Leviticus, God gives Israel laws for worship and holy living.
- Numbers. Attributed Author: Moses. Year Written: 1445-1405 B.C. Genre: The Law. Chapters: 36. The Book of Numbers is the culmination of the story of Israel’s exodus from oppression in Egypt and their journey wandering in the wilderness for 40 years because of their disobedience and lack of faith until they take possession of the land God promised their fathers.
- Here’s A Snapshot of Every Book of The Bible
- Old Testament Books of The Bible
- Books of Poetry in The Old Testament
- Books of Prophecy in The Old Testament
- New Testament Books of The Bible
- Paul’s Epistles
- The General, Or Catholic, Epistles
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I’ve written a one-sentence overview of every book of the Bible. They’re listed in the order they show up in the Protestant Bible. If you want more, I’ve linked to quick, 3-minute guides to every book of the Bible, too. This is a lot to take in, so if you want to start with baby steps, check out this list of the shortest books of the Bible.
The Old Testamentincludes 39 books which were written long before Jesus was born. The first five books of the Bible are called the Torah, or the Law of Moses.
18. Job
Satan attacks a righteous man named Job, and Job and his friends argue about why terrible things are happening to him. Author: Nobody knows
19. Psalms
A collection of 150 songs that Israel sang to God (and to each other)—kind of like a hymnal for the ancient Israelites. Author: So many authors—meet them all here!
20. Proverbs
A collection of sayings written to help people make wise decisions that bring about justice. Author:Solomon and other wise men
23. Isaiah
God sends the prophet Isaiah to warn Israel of future judgment—but also to tell them about a coming king and servant who will “bear the sins of many.” Author: Isaiah (and maybe some of his followers)
24. Jeremiah
God sends a prophet to warn Israel about the coming Babylonian captivity, but the people don’t take the news very well. Author: Jeremiah
25. Lamentations
A collection of dirges lamenting the fall of Jerusalem after the Babylonian attacks. Author: Traditionally Jeremiah
The New Testamentincludes 27 books about Jesus’ ministry and what it means to follow him. The first four books of the New Testament are called the Gospels.
45. Romans
Paul summarizes how the gospel of Jesus works in a letter to the churches at Rome, where he plans to visit. Author: Paul
46. 1 Corinthians
Paul writes a disciplinary letter to a fractured church in Corinth, and answers some questions that they’ve had about how Christians should behave. Author: Paul
47. 2 Corinthians
Paul writes a letter of reconciliation to the church at Corinth, and clears up some concerns that they have. Author: Paul
58. Hebrews
A letter encouraging Christians to cling to Christ despite persecution, because he is greater. Author: Nobody knows
59. James
A letter telling Christians to live in ways that demonstrate their faith in action. Author: James (likely the brother of Jesus)
60. 1 Peter
Peter writes to Christians who are being persecuted, encouraging them to testify to the truth and live accordingly. Author: Peter
Learn the basics of the 66 books of the Bible, from the Torah to Revelation, in easy, one-sentence summaries. Find out the authors, themes, and stories of each book, and get links to more resources for each book of the Bible.
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Find the list of the books of the Bible in the New International Version (NIV), a highly accurate and smooth-reading translation of the Bible in modern English. Click on a book of the Bible to see a list of all the chapters and their titles.
Find the books of the Bible in the canonical and alphabetical order, with prefaces and introductions for each book. Learn about the historical and biblical contexts of the books of the Old and New Testament, from Genesis to Revelation.
Find the list of books of the Old and New Testament in the canonical order, with links to their introductions and translations. The USCCB also provides resources for understanding the Bible, its liturgy, and its permissions issues.
Book of James. Book of 1 Peter. Book of 2 Peter. Book of 1 John. Book of 2 John. Book of 3 John. Book of Jude. Book of Revelation. What are the 66 different Books of the Bible?
