Psalms

Overview of the Book Poetry and songs played a major role in the spiritual formation of the children of Israel during the Old Testament time period.  The book of Psalms…

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Job

Overview of the Book The book of Job is the third book under the division of Ketuvim (The Writings) according to Hebrew Scripture, and the first book under the division…

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Esther

Context of the Book According to Biblical history, the Northern Kingdom (known as Israel), fell into the hands of Assyrians [c.  722 BC] during the reign of King Hoshea due…

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Ruth

Overview of the Book The major focus of the book of Ruth is about God’s love and care for His people and their salvation.  It also teaches us the undivided…

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Deuteronomy

Overview of the Book The book of Deuteronomy is the last book in the first division, known as the Torah (Hebrew), Pentateuch (Greek), or the Law (English), of the Hebrew…

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Numbers

Overview of the Book The book of Numbers provides a detailed account of the wilderness journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land.  Chronologically, the Book of Numbers…

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