Authors
Who wrote The Penteteuch?
Moses
What is the theme of Genesis?
Creation, sin, and recreation
What is the theme of Joshua?
God's promises to Abraham, Issac, and Jacob; the promised land (Canaan), warfare
About 1500 BC
When was Deuteronomy written?
Before 1406 BC (before Moses died)
Who wrote Joshua?
Unknown, maybe Joshua
What is the theme of Exodus?
Liberation from Egypt, covenant at Mt Sinai, God dwelling with man (Tabernacle)
What is the theme of Judges?
Promised Land threatened by other people invading, apostacy (not following God)
When was Exodus written?
1450-1406 BC (after they left Egypt/before Moses died)
WHen was Joshua written?
Before 1050 BC (when Samuel and Saul came)
Who wrote Judges?
Unknown
What is the theme of Leviticus?
Divine Presence, holiness of God, and sacrifices
What is the theme of Ruth?
Emptiness to fullness, God's sovereignty
When was Leviticus written?
Before 1406 BC (before Moses died)
When was Judges written?
After the Israelite Civil War (after 1050 BC)
Who wrote Ruth?
Unknown
What is the theme of Numbers?
God's faithfulness, man's failure, preparing for Canaan
What is the theme of I Samuel?
Kingship, establishment of Israel's monarch
When was Numbers written?
Before 1406 (before Moses died)
When was Ruth written?
During David's reign (1010 - 970 BC)
Who wrote I Samuel?
Unknown, maybe Samuel
What is the theme of Deuteronomy?
Moses' speeches before he died/they entered Canaan, obedience brings blessing, disobedience brings curse
When was Deuteronomy written?
Before 1406 BC(before Moses died)
When was Ruth written?