Books of the Bible
Overviews of all 66 books
Author, date, theme, a short summary, and key verses for every book — from Genesis to Revelation.
Old Testament
Genesis Beginnings Exodus Redemption and covenant Leviticus Holiness Numbers Wilderness journey Deuteronomy Covenant renewal Joshua Possessing the promise Judges Cycles of sin and rescue Ruth Loyal love and redemption 1 Samuel Rise of kingship 2 Samuel David's reign 1 Kings The kingdom divides 2 Kings Exile 1 Chronicles David and worship 2 Chronicles The temple and reform Ezra Return and rebuilding Nehemiah Rebuilding the walls Esther Hidden providence Job Suffering and trust Psalms Worship and prayer Proverbs Wisdom for living Ecclesiastes Meaning of life Song of Solomon Love Isaiah Salvation and the Servant Jeremiah Judgment and a new covenant Lamentations Grief and hope Ezekiel God's glory and restoration Daniel God's sovereignty Hosea Faithful love Joel The day of the LORD Amos Justice Obadiah Judgment on pride Jonah God's mercy to all Micah Justice and a coming ruler Nahum Judgment on Nineveh Habakkuk Living by faith Zephaniah The day of the LORD Haggai Rebuild and prioritize God Zechariah Restoration and the coming King Malachi Covenant faithfulness
New Testament
Matthew Jesus the promised King Mark Jesus the suffering Servant Luke Jesus the Savior of all John Jesus the Son of God Acts The church and the Spirit Romans The gospel explained 1 Corinthians Church order and love 2 Corinthians Strength in weakness Galatians Freedom in the gospel Ephesians Unity in Christ Philippians Joy in Christ Colossians The supremacy of Christ 1 Thessalonians Hope and Christ's return 2 Thessalonians Standing firm 1 Timothy Leading the church 2 Timothy Faithful to the end Titus Sound doctrine and good works Philemon Forgiveness and reconciliation Hebrews Christ is better James Faith that works 1 Peter Hope in suffering 2 Peter Truth against false teaching 1 John Assurance and love 2 John Truth and love 3 John Hospitality and faithfulness Jude Contend for the faith Revelation Christ's victory