Authors
Themes
Themes
Dates
Dates
100

Who wrote The Penteteuch?

Moses

100

What is the theme of Genesis?

Creation, sin, and recreation

100

What is the theme of Joshua?

God's promises to Abraham, Issac, and Jacob; the promised land (Canaan), warfare

100
When was Genesis written?

About 1500 BC

100

When was Deuteronomy written?

Before 1406 BC (before Moses died)

200

Who wrote Joshua?

Unknown, maybe Joshua

200

What is the theme of Exodus?

Liberation from Egypt, covenant at Mt Sinai, God dwelling with man (Tabernacle)

200

What is the theme of Judges?

Promised Land threatened by other people invading, apostacy (not following God)

200

When was Exodus written?

1450-1406 BC (after they left Egypt/before Moses died)

200

WHen was Joshua written?

Before 1050 BC (when Samuel and Saul came)

300

Who wrote Judges?

Unknown

300

What is the theme of Leviticus?

Divine Presence, holiness of God, and sacrifices

300

What is the theme of Ruth?

Emptiness to fullness, God's sovereignty

300

When was Leviticus written?

Before 1406 BC (before Moses died)

300

When was Judges written?

After the Israelite Civil War (after 1050 BC)

400

Who wrote Ruth?

Unknown

400

What is the theme of Numbers?

God's faithfulness, man's failure, preparing for Canaan

400

What is the theme of I Samuel?

Kingship, establishment of Israel's monarch

400

When was Numbers written?

Before 1406 (before Moses died)

400

When was Ruth written?

During David's reign (1010 - 970 BC)

500

Who wrote I Samuel?

Unknown, maybe Samuel

500

What is the theme of Deuteronomy?

Moses' speeches before he died/they entered Canaan, obedience brings blessing, disobedience brings curse

500

When was Deuteronomy written? 

Before 1406 BC(before Moses died)

500

When was Ruth written?

After 970 BC