LAW
Author of all 5 Books
Moses
The two books in the bible named after women.
Ruth and Esther
This book does not have chapters
Psalms
The Weeping Prophet
Jeremiah
This minor prophet got swallowed by a fish and wrote about it, even though it painted him in a negative light.
Jonah
This Book is about beginnings
Genesis
Theme: Everyone did what was right in their own eyes
Judges
Solomon wrote these three books
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
Contains famous stories about a fiery furnace and a den of lions
Daniel
The shepherd who wrote about social justice
Amos
This book contains a census. Two actually.
Numbers
Has the story of David and Goliath
1 Samuel
117 and 119
Contained many prophesies of the Messiah, specifically the "suffering servant"
Isaiah
The last prophet to write after 400 years of silence
Malachi
Means exit, about the exit of a group of people
Exodus
These two books (which were originally one book) are about rebuilding
Ezra and Nehemiah
Wrote most of the Psalms
David
Lamentations
Lived a real life metaphor of God loving unfaithful people
Hosea
Also known as the "Second Law"
Deuteronomy
These books tell the stories of the Kings of Israel and Judah.
1 and 2 Kings
1 and 2 Chronicles
Mrs. Burdett's favourite Old Testament book!
Job
(Remember: If you write this on your test you will get a bonus mark!)
The name of people who speak for God, whether it is present or future events
Prophets
Apocalyptic in nature, but also gives hope and mentions the coming Messiah
Zechariah