Books Of The Bible

The Bible is a collection of 66 books, divided into two main sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament contains 39 books, while the New Testament has 27.

The first five books of the Bible are also known as the Pentateuch or Torah. These are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. They contain stories about the creation of the world and God’s relationship with his people throughout history.

The next section of the Bible is called the Historical Books because it contains stories about Israel’s history from Abraham through to King David’s death. These include Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Kings.

Next comes a set of books called Poetic Books because they contain poetry. They include Job, Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.

After that comes a section called Major Prophets which includes Isaiah (1-39), Jeremiah (1-52), Ezekiel (1-48), Daniel (1-12) and Hosea (1-14). These books tell of how God spoke through prophets to guide his people during difficult times in history.

What is the‌ order of the books of the Bible?

⁣ The ⁣order of​ the books in the Bible can vary slightly depending on the religious tradition or translation used. However, the most commonly accepted order is as follows:

1. Genesis
2. Exodus
3. Leviticus
4. Numbers
5. Deuteronomy
6. Joshua
7. Judges
8. Ruth
9. 1 Samuel
10. 2​ Samuel
11. 1 Kings
12. 2 Kings
13. 1 ​Chronicles
14. 2 Chronicles
15. Ezra
16. Nehemiah
17. Esther
18. Job
19. Psalms
20. Proverbs
21. Ecclesiastes
22. Song of Solomon
23. Isaiah
24. Jeremiah
25. Lamentations
26. Ezekiel
27. Daniel
28. Hosea
29. Joel
30. Amos
31. Obadiah
32. Jonah
33. Micah
34. Nahum
35. Habakkuk
36. Zephaniah
37. Haggai
38. Zechariah
39. Malachi
40. Matthew
41. Mark
42. Luke
43. John
44. Acts
45. Romans
46. 1 ​Corinthians
47. 2 Corinthians
48. Galatians
49. Ephesians
50. Philippians
51. Colossians
52. 1‍ Thessalonians
53. 2 Thessalonians
54. 1 Timothy
55. 2 Timothy
56. Titus
57. Philemon
58. Hebrews
59. James
60. 1 Peter
61. 2 Peter
62. 1 ‍John
63. 2 John
64. 3 John
65. Jude
66. Revelation

These books ⁢span a wide range‍ of genres, including historical accounts, prophetic writings, wisdom ​literature, poetry, and epistolary letters.

What are the ​27 books of the New Testament called?

⁣ The 27⁣ books ⁤of the New Testament are divided into several categories, including the four Gospels, historical ⁣accounts, letters, and apocalyptic literature.⁣ They are as ‌follows: ⁤

• Gospels:
  • Matthew
  • Mark
  • Luke
  • John
• Historical Accounts:
  • Acts
• Letters (Epistles):
  • Romans
  • 1 Corinthians
  • 2 Corinthians
  • Galatians
  • Ephesians
  • Philippians
  • Colossians
  • 1 Thessalonians
  • 2 Thessalonians
  • 1 Timothy
  • 2 Timothy
  • Titus
  • Philemon
  • Hebrews
  • James
  • 1 Peter
  • 2 Peter
  • 1 John
  • 2 John
  • 3 John
  • Jude
• Apocalyptic Literature:
  • Revelation

These⁤ books contain teachings, instructions,​ and encouragements for believers in Jesus Christ, as well as insights into the early Christian community and⁣ apocalyptic visions of the future.

Books Of The Bible

The Books of the Bible

Order	Book Title(s)	Chapters	Verses

I. Law
1.	The First Book of Moses Called Genesis	50	1,533
2.	The Second Book of Moses Called Exodus	40	1,213
3.	The Third Book of Moses Called Leviticus	27	859
4.	The Fourth Book of Moses Called Numbers	36	1,288
5.	The Fifth Book of Moses Called Deuteronomy	34	959

II. Old Testament Narrative
6.	The Book of Joshua	24	658
7.	The Book of Judges	21	618
8.	The Book of Ruth	4	85
9.	The First Book of Samuel	31	810
10.	The Second Book of Samuel	24	695
11.	The First Book of Kings	22	816
12.	The Second Book of Kings	25	719
13.	The First Book of Chronicles	29	942
14.	The Second Book of Chronicles	36	822
15.	The Book of Ezra	10	280
16.	The Book of Nehemiah	13	406
17.	The Book of Esther	10	167

III. Wisdom Literature
18.	The Book of Job	42	1,070
19.	The Book of Psalms	150	2,461
20.	The Book of Proverbs	31	915
21.	The Book of Ecclesiastes	12	222
22.	The Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon or Canticles)	8	117

IV. Major Prophets
23.	The Book of Isaiah	66	1,292
24.	The Book of Jeremiah	52	1,364
25.	The Book of Lamentations	5	154
26.	The Book of Ezekiel	48	1,273
27.	The Book of Daniel	12	357

V. Minor Prophets
28.	The Book of Hosea	14	197
29.	The Book of Joel	3	73
30.	The Book of Amos	9	146
31.	The Book of Obadiah	1	21
32.	The Book of Jonah	4	48
33.	The Book of Micah	7	105
34.	The Book of Nahum	3	47
35.	The Book of Habakkuk	3	56
36.	The Book of Zephaniah	3	53
37.	The Book of Haggai	2	38
38.	The Book of Zechariah	14	211
39.	The Book of Malachi	4	55

VI. New Testament Narrative
40.	The Gospel According to Matthew	28	1,071
41.	The Gospel According to Mark	16	678
42.	The Gospel According to Luke	24	1,151
43.	The Gospel According to John	21	879
44.	The Acts of the Apostles	28	1,007

VII. Pauline Epistles
45.	The Epistle of Paul to the Romans	16	433
46.	The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians	16	437
47.	The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians	13	257
48.	The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians	6	149
49.	The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians	6	155
50.	The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians	4	104
51.	The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians	4	95
52.	The First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians	5	89
53.	The Second Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians	3	47
54.	The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy	6	113
55.	The Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy	4	83
56.	The Epistle of Paul to Titus	3	46
57.	The Epistle of Paul to Philemon	1	25

VIII. General Epistles
58.	The Epistle to the Hebrews	13	303
59.	The General Epistle of James	5	108
60.	The First Epistle of Peter	5	105
61.	The Second Epistle of Peter	3	61
62.	The First Epistle of John	5	105
63.	The Second Epistle of John	1	13
64.	The Third Epistle of John	1	14
65.	The Epistle of Jude	1	25

IX. Apocalyptic Epistle
66.	The Book of Revelation (or The Apocalypse of John)	22	404

Total Number of Chapters and Verses

1,189

31,102

Books Of The Bible In Order

Old Testament

A collection of divinely inspired books written between 1450 B.C. and 430 B.C., the Old Testament is a historical record of God’s people, laws, sayings and promises that function as a model for moral living and conduct.

1. Genesis

Moses
1450-1410 B.C.
Narrative

Meaning “the beginning or origin of something”, Genesis is the first book of the Bible, recording Creation, the fall of man and the early years of the nation of Israel.

2. Exodus

Moses
1450-1410 B.C.
Narrative

God appoints Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land of Canaan, establishing a special relationship with them on the way to Mount Sinai.

3. Leviticus

Moses
1445-1444 B.C.
Law

God gives Israel rules to live by and instructions to present themselves holy before Him.

4. Numbers

Moses
1450-1410 B.C.
Narrative

A sequel to Exodus, Numbers takes its name from two censuses (or “numberings”) of the people of Israel, following their journey through the wilderness for forty years.

5. Deuteronomy

Moses
1407-1406 B.C.
Narrative

A farewell speech from Moses to the people of Israel shortly before his death, Deuteronomy recaps the promises of God and provides instructions to obey Him in the Promised Land.

6. Joshua

Joshua & possibly Phinehas
1405-1383 B.C.
Narrative

A book of conquest, Joshua details the Israelites’ invasion and eventual occupation of the Promised Land through faith and action.

7. Judges

Probably Samuel
1086-1004 B.C.
Narrative

Israel enters a cycle of sin, suffering defeat and oppression, only to cry out to God for deliverance, who sends leaders (called “judges”) to help them.

8. Ruth

Unknown
1375-1050 B.C.
Narrative

Occurring during some of the darkest days in Israel’s history, Ruth follows the journey of two widows who lose everything, but find hope through God.

9. 1 Samuel

Samuel, Nathan & Gad
930 B.C.
Narrative

Israel rejects God’s chosen leader, Samuel (a judge), and demands a king despite God’s warnings.

10. 2 Samuel

Unknown
930 B.C.
Narrative

The life and career of King David, who subdues Israel’s enemies and doubles the size of the kingdom, but is not without failings.

11. 1 Kings

Unknown
560-538 B.C.
Narrative

Israel enjoys a period of peace and prosperity under King Solomon, but later splits in two after Rehoboam (his son) takes the throne.

12. 2 Kings

Unknown
560-538 B.C.
Narrative

The kings of Israel and Judah ignore God and His prophets, eventually falling captive to invading nations and are exiled to foreign lands.

13. 1 Chronicles

Ezra
430 B.C.
Narrative

Written to encourage the people returning from Babylonian exile, 1 Chronicles recaps the history and genealogy of Israel, emphasising the spiritual significance of David and future Messianic King.

14. 2 Chronicles

Ezra
430 B.C.
Narrative

A continuation of the previous book, 2 Chronicles focuses on the kings of Israel, from King Solomon and the building of the temple, to subsequent division, exile and return from captivity.

15. Ezra

Ezra
450 B.C.
Narrative

Fulfilling the promises of God, the Israelites return from exile after seventy years and rebuild the temple.

16. Nehemiah

Nehemiah
445-432 B.C.
Narrative

Despite local opposition, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem from exile, rallying the people to rebuild the city walls and gates in just fifty-two days.

17. Esther

Unknown
483-471 B.C.
Narrative

Occurring during the exile of Israel, Esther is a Jewish queen to a Persian king, who intercedes on behalf of her people to save them from a genocidal plot.

18. Job

Possibly Job
2100-1800 B.C.
Poetry

A righteous man named Job loses everything and suffers greatly, but remains faithful to God and is blessed abundantly.

19. Psalms

David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Heman, Ethan & Moses
1440-586 B.C.
Poetry

A collection of 150 songs of worship and praise to God that includes prophecies of the coming Messiah.

20. Proverbs

Solomon, Agur & Lemuel
970-930 B.C.
Wisdom Literature

The book of Proverbs contains God’s divine wisdom, covering a variety of topics for every area of life.

21. Ecclesiastes

Solomon
935 B.C.
Wisdom Literature

Solomon’s analysis of life, which is meaningless and empty without God.

22. Song of Songs

Solomon
970-930 B.C.
Poetry

A passionate yet gentle song of love between a husband and wife, symbolising God’s relationship with us.

23. Isaiah

Isaiah
700-681 B.C.
Prophecy

The first book of the Major Prophets, Isaiah contains warnings of God’s coming judgement and detailed prophecies about the Messiah.

24. Jeremiah

Jeremiah
627-586 B.C.
Prophecy

Known as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah passionately pleads with the people to repent before the coming Babylonian captivity, but is ignored.

25. Lamentations

Jeremiah
586 B.C.
Poetry & Prophecy

Lamentations is a book of sadness that reflects on the destruction of Jerusalem and captivity of Israel.

26. Ezekiel

Ezekiel
571 B.C.
Prophecy

Ezekiel is called by God to preach a message of judgement and deliverance for the captives living in Babylon.

27. Daniel

Daniel
535 B.C.
Narrative & Prophecy

Like Ezekiel, Daniel has been taken to Babylon in captivity and receives prophetic visions while serving in the courts of the king.

28. Hosea

Hosea
715 B.C.
Prophecy

The first book of the Minor Prophets, Hosea is a tragic love story that demonstrates God’s unending love for His people despite their unfaithfulness.

29. Joel

Joel
835-796 B.C.
Prophecy

Joel warns the people to repent and turn back to God before judgement falls upon them.

30. Amos

Amos
760-750 B.C.
Prophecy

A shepherd named Amos prophesies to the northern kingdom which has become self-sufficient and indifferent towards God during a time of great prosperity.

31. Obadiah

Obadiah
627-586 B.C.
Prophecy

Only one chapter, Obadiah demonstrates God’s ongoing protection of His people and coming judgement on the nation of Edom, which was indifferent during the Babylonian plunder of Jerusalem.

32. Jonah

Jonah
785-760 B.C.
Narrative

A reluctant prophet, Jonah is sent by God to Nineveh, but refuses and learns the futility of it in the belly of a giant fish.

33. Micah

Micah
742-687 B.C.
Prophecy

Micah warns of the coming judgement that will eventually exile the nation, and includes some of the clearest predictions of the Messiah.

34. Nahum

Nahum
663-654 B.C.
Prophecy

Nahum is the second prophet sent to Nineveh (Jonah being the first) to preach God’s judgement on the Assyrian city and empire.

35. Habakkuk

Habakkuk
612-589 B.C.
Prophecy

God answers Habakkuk’s complaints of wickedness and injustice in the land.

36. Zephaniah

Zephaniah
640-621 B.C.
Prophecy

Written shortly before the fall of Judah (Southern Kingdom of Israel) to Babylonian conquest, Zephaniah warns the people and the surrounding nations that the day of the Lord is near.

37. Haggai

Haggai
520 B.C.
Prophecy

Written after the Babylonian exile, work to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem had halted due to opposition and spiritual apathy, so Haggai motivates the people to finish.

38. Zechariah

Zechariah
520-480 B.C.
Prophecy

Zechariah ministered with Haggai after the 70-year exile, encouraging the remnant to return to God.

39. Malachi

Malachi
430 B.C.
Prophecy

The last book of the Old Testament, Malachi is a beautiful expression of God’s love for a nation that continues to disobey Him.

New Testament

The New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven sacred books that centre on the life, death, resurrection and teachings of Jesus Christ.

40. Matthew

Matthew (Levi)
A.D. 60-65
Gospel

The first book of the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew was primarily written for the Jews and references many Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus.

41. Mark

John Mark
A.D. 55-65
Gospel

Mark is the shortest Gospel, which emphasises Jesus’ servanthood and miracles.

42. Luke

Luke
A.D. 60
Gospel

Unlike the other Gospel writers, Luke was a Gentile who wrote an account of Jesus’ life for those outside the Jewish faith.

43. John

John
A.D. 85-90
Gospel

The last of the four Gospels, John is an eyewitness account of Jesus’ ministry that focuses on the deeper meaning of events surrounding Christ’s life, death and resurrection.

44. Acts

Luke
A.D. 63-70
History

A historical narrative of the early church which was empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread the Good News.

45. Romans

Paul
A.D. 70
Epistle

An epistle to the believers in Rome (hence the name) where Paul planned to visit. Romans sets a theological foundation for faith through Jesus.

46. 1 Corinthians

Paul
A.D. 55
Epistle

The first of two letters from Paul to the believers in Corinth, 1 Corinthians was written in response to divisions and problems facing the local church.

47. 2 Corinthians

Paul
A.D. 55-57
Epistle

The second and final letter from Paul to the church in Corinth, 2 Corinthians deals with persisting problems facing the believers there and warns against false teachers.

48. Galatians

Paul
A.D. 49
Epistle

A letter from Paul to the church in Galatia, the book is a foundational study that addresses the problem of Jewish legalism and the fullness of salvation found in Jesus.

49. Ephesians

Paul
A.D. 60
Epistle

Written to the church in Ephesus during Paul’s first imprisonment, Ephesians covers a variety of subjects including the gift of grace, love and how to walk as fruitful followers of Jesus.

50. Philippians

Paul
A.D. 61
Epistle

An encouraging letter from Paul to the church in Philippi explaining the attitude and outlook believers must have to experience the joy of the Lord.

51. Colossians

Paul
A.D. 60
Epistle

In this letter, Paul refutes certain false teachings that are impeding the church in Colossae, reaffirming the deity and superiority of Jesus Christ.

52. 1 Thessalonians

Paul
A.D. 51
Epistle

The first of two letters to the believers in Thessalonica, Paul writes to encourage and strengthen the church, emphasising the principles of holy living through faith, hope and love.

53. 2 Thessalonians

Paul
A.D. 51
Epistle

A follow-up letter of encouragement to the persecuted church of Thessalonica, Paul reaffirms Jesus’ second coming and matters preceding that event.

54. 1 Timothy

Paul
A.D. 54
Epistle

A letter from Paul to a young pastor named Timothy, offering guidance and important principles for church leadership that still apply today.

55. 2 Timothy

Paul
A.D. 67
Epistle

The second of two letters to Timothy, the book is probably Paul’s final chronological epistle, urging his protégé to remain strong and faithful to Jesus.

56. Titus

Paul
A.D. 65
Epistle

A letter of guidance from Paul to Titus to address challenges facing his leadership of the churches on the island of Crete.

57. Philemon

Paul
A.D. 60
Epistle

Consisting of only one chapter, the book is a short but profound letter from Paul to Philemon requesting forgiveness for a runaway slave named Onesimus.

58. Hebrews

Unknown
A.D. 68
Epistle

A letter urging Jewish believers not to return to their former traditions, summarising key Biblical characters and events to emphasise the hope of salvation through Jesus.

59. James

James (Jesus’ half-brother)
A.D. 49
Epistle

A hard-hitting letter from James, encouraging believers to have a genuine faith with an emphasis on results.

60. 1 Peter

Peter
A.D. 65
Epistle

The focus of Peter’s first letter is persecution, sharing inspiring words of comfort for Christians living as an oppressed minority in the Roman Empire.

61. 2 Peter

Peter
A.D. 66
Epistle

Peter’s second letter warns against false teachers and reaffirms important spiritual truths.

62. 1 John

John
A.D. 90-95
Epistle

Written to oppose heretical doctrine, the first letter from John echoes the Gospel, encouraging Christians to love one another and keep Jesus’ commands.

63. 2 John

John
A.D. 90-95
Epistle

A brief letter from John to “the chosen lady”, urging believers to love one another and to be on guard against false teachings.

64. 3 John

John
A.D. 90-95
Epistle

The shortest book in the Bible, 3 John commends Gaius and Demetruis for their faithful service.

65. Jude

Jude (Jesus’ half-brother)
A.D. 65
Epistle

A letter from Jude to address false teachings and urge Christians to defend the truth of the Good News.

66. Revelation

John
A.D. 95
Apocalyptic

Written during John’s imprisonment on the island of Patmos, Revelation is an apocalyptic book that contains prophetic visions of the Spiritual Realms and Jesus’ return to Earth.

Missing Books Of The Bible

There are no “lost books” of the Bible, or books that were taken out of the Bible, or books missing from the Bible. Every book that God intended to be in the Bible is in the Bible. There are many legends and rumors of lost books of the Bible, but the books were not, in fact, lost. Rather, they were rejected. There are literally hundreds of religious books that were written in the same time period as the books of the Bible. Some of these books contain true accounts of things that actually occurred (1 Maccabees, for example). Others contain some good spiritual teaching (the Wisdom of Solomon, for example). However, these books are not inspired by God. If we read any of these books, such as the Apocryphal ones mentioned above, we have to treat them as fallible religious/historical books, not as the inspired, inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

The gospel of Thomas, for example, was a forgery written in the 3rd or 4th century A.D., claiming to have been written by the apostle Thomas. It was not written by Thomas. The early Christians almost universally rejected the gospel of Thomas as heretical. It contains many false and heretical things that Jesus supposedly said and did. None of it (or at best very little of it) is true. For example, the Gospel of Thomas has Jesus saying nonsensical things like “Blessed is the lion that a person will eat, and the lion will become human” (Saying 7), and “Every woman who makes herself male will enter into the kingdom of heaven” (Saying 114).

The gospel of Barnabas was not written by the biblical Barnabas, but by an imposter. The same can be said of the gospel of Philip, the apocalypse of Peter, etc. All of these books, and the many others like them, are pseudepigraphal, essentially meaning “ascribed to a false author.”

There is one God. The Bible has one Creator. It is one book. It has one plan of grace, recorded from initiation, through execution, to consummation. From predestination to glorification, the Bible is the story of God redeeming His chosen people for the praise of His glory. As God’s redemptive purposes and plan unfold in Scripture, the recurring themes constantly emphasized are the character of God, the judgment for sin and disobedience, the blessing for faith and obedience, the Lord and Savior and His sacrifice for sin, and the coming kingdom and glory. It is God’s intention that we know and understand these themes because our lives and eternal destinies depend upon them. It is therefore unthinkable that God would allow some of this vital information to be “lost” in any way. The Bible is complete, in order that we who read and understand it might also be “complete, and equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).