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There are traditionally 5 major groupings of books in the Old Testament.


  1. Pentateuch (or Five books)
  2. Historical books
  3. Wisdom books
  4. Major prophets
  5. Minor prophets

The New Testament can likewise be grouped into 5 sections.

1. Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

2. History Book: Acts

3. The Epistles of Paul (e.g. Romans)

4. The General Epistles (e.g. Hebrews, James)

5. The Apocalypse. Revelation

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