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Division of Books in the Bible

Division of Books in the Bible. Bible: From the Greek phrase “Ta Biblia” meaning “the books or the writings”. 39 books in the Jewish and Protestant or Non-Catholic Christian editions of the Old Testaments. 46 books in the Catholic Christian Old Testament.

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Division of Books in the Bible

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  1. Division of Books in the Bible • Bible: From the Greek phrase “Ta Biblia” meaning “the books or the writings”. • 39 books in the Jewish and Protestant or Non-Catholic Christian editions of the Old Testaments. • 46 books in the Catholic Christian Old Testament. • 4 Divisions of books in the Catholic Christian Old Testament: • Pentateuch (Greek for “5 books or writings”): Creation, Patriarchs and matriarchs, establishing Israel as God’s chosen people. • Historical books: Israel’s conquest of the land of Caanan • Wisdom books: Good vs. Evil, advice for living, seeking wisdom. • Prophetic books: Calling Israel back to God, turn away from sin.

  2. Jewish Division of Old Testaments Books: • Tradition recognizes 3 divisions: • Torah meaning Law • Nebi’im meaning Prophets • Ketubim meaning Writings • TaNaK is an acronym using the first letter of each of the 3 different divisions of books. Term used to refer to the Jewish scriptures. • Jews, Christians and Muslims (to a lesser degree) see the bible as God’s “Divine Revelation” • God’s self-communication to the world He created.

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