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The Old Testament describes the Hebrews as the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob who were chosen by God as his special people. They were instructed to follow God's laws and worship only him. Their history is detailed in the books of Genesis through Deuteronomy.

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Which of these books is not in the Old Testament - Ruth Lamentations Ecclesiastes Hebrews?

Hebrews is a New Testament epistle.


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