š Old Testament Book Traditional Author Notes Genesis Moses Part of the Torah Exodus Moses Israelās deliverance Leviticus Moses Priestly laws Numbers Moses Wilderness journey Deuteronomy Moses Covenant renewal Joshua Joshua Conquest of Canaan Judges Samuel Early Israelite history Ruth Samuel Lineage of David 1 Samuel Unknown (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, Gad) Early monarchy 2 Samuel Same as above Davidās reign 1 Kings Unknown (traditionally Jeremiah) Solomon to exile 2 Kings Same as above Fall of Israel & Judah 1 Chronicles Ezra Genealogies & David 2 Chronicles Ezra Kings of Judah Ezra Ezra Return from exile Nehemiah Nehemiah Rebuilding Jerusalem Esther Unknown (traditionally Mordecai) Persianāera story Job Unknown (traditionally Moses) Wisdom literature Psalms Multiple authors David, Asaph, Korah, etc. Proverbs Solomon (with others) Wisdom sayings Ecclesiastes Solomon Reflections on life Song of Solomon Solomon Love poetry Isaiah Isaiah Major prophet Jeremiah Jeremiah Warnings to Judah Lamentations Jeremiah Poems of mourning Ezekiel Ezekiel Visions in exile Daniel Daniel Apocalyptic visions Hosea Hosea Northern kingdom prophet Joel Joel Day of the Lord Amos Amos Justice and judgment Obadiah Obadiah Judgment on Edom Jonah Jonah Prophet to Nineveh Micah Micah Judgment and hope Nahum Nahum Fall of Nineveh Habakkuk Habakkuk Dialogue with God Zephaniah Zephaniah Day of the Lord Haggai Haggai Rebuilding the temple Zechariah Zechariah Visions and prophecy Malachi Malachi Final OT prophet
š New Testament Book Traditional Author Notes Matthew Matthew Apostle, tax collector Mark John Mark Based on Peterās preaching Luke Luke Physician, companion of Paul John John Apostle, ābeloved discipleā Acts Luke Sequel to the Gospel of Luke Romans Paul Foundational theology 1 Corinthians Paul Church correction 2 Corinthians Paul Defense of ministry Galatians Paul Faith vs. law Ephesians Paul Unity in Christ Philippians Paul Joy in suffering Colossians Paul Supremacy of Christ 1 Thessalonians Paul Encouragement & hope 2 Thessalonians Paul Clarifying end times 1 Timothy Paul Pastoral instruction 2 Timothy Paul Final letter Titus Paul Church leadership Philemon Paul Appeal for Onesimus Hebrews Unknown (traditionally Paul, others suggested) High priesthood of Christ James James (brother of Jesus) Faith and works 1 Peter Peter Suffering & hope 2 Peter Peter Warnings & growth 1 John John Love & truth 2 John John Truth & discernment 3 John John Hospitality & leadership Jude Jude (brother of Jesus) Contending for the faith Revelation John Apocalyptic visions
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The books of the Bible were written by kings, prophets, apostles, priests, poets, and anonymous scribes across more than a thousand years, forming a unified yet diverse library of sacred history, wisdom, prophecy, and testimony.