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The Basic Structure of the Bible. Mark Taylor. Some quick facts about the Bible. 66 Books 39 Old Testament 27 New Testament. 7 General Categories. Torah (the law) OT History Wisdom Major Prophets Minor Prophets NT History Epistles. Places in the Bible.
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The Basic Structure of the Bible Mark Taylor
Some quick facts about the Bible • 66 Books • 39 Old Testament • 27 New Testament
7 General Categories • Torah (the law) • OT History • Wisdom • Major Prophets • Minor Prophets • NT History • Epistles
Places in the Bible • The extent of the Old Testament is bounded on the North by Turkey, South and East by Egypt, and West by Iran • The extent of the New Testament is contained as far East as Rome, North as Greece, West as Iran and South to Egypt
New Testament • 2 Divisions: • New Testament History • Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts • Epistles • Letters written to churches of regions or cities • Letters written to individuals • Letters written to the general church