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Christian Bible scholars generally identify 5 groupings of literature in the Old Testament: The Pentatuech (Gen, Exo, Lev, Num, Deut; also called the Books of Moses), the books of History (Josh, Ruth, Judges, 1-2 Sam, 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Esther), the books of Wisdom (Job, Psa, Prov, Song, Eccl), the Major Prophets (meaning, the longer prophetic books, including Isa, Jer, Lam, Eze, Dan), and the Minor Prophets (i.e., the 12 shorter prophetic books).
Jewish scholars have the same 5 groups but different names for them.
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Why is the study of the Old Testament basic to understanding the New Testament?
Much of the reason for events and doctrine taught in the New Testament are to be found in the Old Testament. The New Testament would be incomprehensible without the Old. The reason for Christ's coming to earth and why humankind are in need of salvation can be found in the Old Testament, particularly in Genesis.
What are the sources for information on the ancient Hebrews?
old testament and archaeological questions
Is Isaiah in the old testament or new testament?
The Old Testament.
Why is the old testerment in the Christian bibel?
In order to understand what is in the New Testament you need to know what happened in the Old Testament. GOD created everything in the beginning (which was the Old Testament--Genesis). The New Testament covers the Birth, Life, Death and Resurrection of our Lord. His death due to the sinners which came out of the Old Testament.
What is the name for the new information that Christians added to the old testament?
The "New" Testament - the story the life of Christ and the Teachings of Christ.
Is Abraham in the new testament or Old Testament?
Abraham is first mentioned in the Old Testament.
Is Jonah from the Old Testament or the New Testament?
Jonah is from the Old Testament.
Is job in the Old Testament or new testament?
The book of Job can be found in the Old Testament.
Who killed Jesus in old testament?
Jesus was in the new testament and not the old testament.
How does the concept of sin differ between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
In the Old Testament, sin is often seen as breaking God's laws and bringing punishment. In the New Testament, sin is viewed as a separation from God and the need for redemption through Jesus Christ.
Will in a sentence?
Will you turn down that radio! I guess I will have to find out if I need that book. The old woman wrote her Last Will and Testament.
According to the old testament what makes a man happy I need to know for a history study guide?
Observing the laws of God is what makes a man happy according to the Old Testament.
