Names of Books |
Abbreviation |
Author |
Synopsis |
Main Theme / Key Thought |
Job |
Job |
Unknown |
The problem of Job’s affliction is poetic and pictorial of human suffering |
The malignant power of Satan. Also, the use of suffering in the divine plan as a means of perfecting character. |
Psalms |
Ps |
Mostly, David * See Below |
One hundred and fifty spiritual songs and poems. |
The predominant themes are prayer and praise. |
Proberbs |
Pr |
Mostly, Solomon attributed |
A collection of moral and religious maxims containing instruction concerning right living. |
Fear the Lord |
Ecclesiastes |
Ecc |
Uncertain, Solomon attributed |
The reflections and experiences of a philosopher whose mind is in conflict over the problems of life. |
Nothing else matters except to Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. |
Song of Solomon |
SS |
Solomon |
Regarded as a spiritual allegory, representing the holy affections existing between God and his chosen people or Christ and his church. |
Bridegroom represents Christ, and the bride is the church. |