| Names of Books |
Abbreviation |
Author |
Synopsis |
Main Theme / Key Thought |
| Genesis |
GE |
Moses |
Record of the early history of the chosen people |
Man’s sin, and the initial steps taken for his redemption by a divine covenant made with a chosen race, whose early history is portrayed here. |
| Exodus |
EX |
Moses |
The bondage, deliverance, and beginning history of Israel on the way to Canaan, under the leadership of Moses |
The history of Israel from the death of Joseph to the erection of the tabernacle. |
| Leviticus |
LEV |
Moses |
The book of laws concerning morals, cleanliness, food, etc. It teaches access to God through sacrifices. |
How can sinful man approach a holy God? |
| Numbers |
NU |
Moses |
The forty years of wandering in the wilderness. |
Unbelief bars entrance to abundant life |
| Deuteronomy |
DT |
Moses |
A repetition of the laws given to Israel shortly before entering Canaan. |
Divine requirement of obedience. |
