Biblical Studies, Theology & Mission

The book of Genesis was written by Moses about 1415 BCE. 

RECOMMENDED READING:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB01/Genesis

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pentateuch/genesis

The book of Leviticus was written by Moses about 1415 BCE

RECOMMENDED READING:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB03

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pentateuch/leviticus

The book of Deuteronomy was written about 1405 BCE

RECOMMENDED READING:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB05

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pentateuch/deuteronomy

Book of Judges likely had several compilers who completed the book about 1100 BCE

RECOMMENDED READING:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB07

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-historical-books/judges

1 and 2 Samuel were written between 900-600 BCE

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB09

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB10

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-historical-books/first-samuel

• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-historical-books/second-samuel

1 and 2 Chronicles was written between 700-500 BCE

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB13

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB14

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-historical-books/first-chronicles

• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-historical-books/second-chronicles

The book of Nehemiah was written about 420 BCE

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB16

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-historical-books/nehemiah

The book of Job was likely written about 1400 BCE

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB18

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-wisdom-books/job

The book of Proverbs was written between 1000-600 BCE

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB20

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-wisdom-books/proverbs

Songs was written by about 900 BCE by King Solomon

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB22

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-wisdom-books/song-of-solomon

The book of Jeremiah was written by Jeremiah the prophet between about 630-570 BCE

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB24

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-major-prophets/jeremiah

The book of Lamantations was written by Jeremiah the Prophet between about 586 BCE to 570 BCE

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB25

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-major-prophets/lamentations

The book of Daniel was written by the prophet Daniel while in Babylon and Persia between about 604 BCE - 535 BCE.

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB27

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-major-prophets/daniel

The book of Joel was written by the prophet Joel about 800 BCE

RECOMMENDED READINGS:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB29

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-minor-prophets/joel

Obadiah was written about 800 BCE by the prophet Obadiah

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB31

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-minor-prophets/obadiah

This book was written by the prophet Micah about 700BCE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB33

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-minor-prophets/micah

Written by the prophet Habakkuk in the 600s BCE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB35

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-minor-prophets/habakkuk

written by the prophet Haggai in the 500s BCE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB37

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-minor-prophets/haggai

This book was written by the prophet Malachi about 400 BCE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB39

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-minor-prophets/malachi

The Gospel of Mark was written about 45CE by John Mark. It largely records Apostle Peter's sermons to Christians in Rome

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB41

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-gospels/mark

The Gospel of John was written by the Apostle John about 69-70 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB43

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-gospels/john

Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Romans about 57 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB45

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pauline-epistles/romans

Apostle Paul wrote 2 Corinthians about 56 CE

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB47

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pauline-epistles/second-corinthians

Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Ephesians between 60-63 CE

RECOMMENDED READING:

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB49

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pauline-epistles/ephesians

Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians about 62-63 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB51

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pauline-epistles/colossians

Apostle Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians about 53 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB53

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pauline-epistles/second-thessalonians

Apostle Paul wrote 2 Timothy about 67-68 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB55

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pauline-epistles/second-timothy

Epistle to Philemon was written by the Apostle Paul about 62-63 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB57

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-pauline-epistles/philemon

The epistle of James was written by James the Lord Jesus younger brother about 50 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB59

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles/james

Apostle Peter wrote 2 Peter about 67-68 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB61

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles/second-peter

Written by the Apostle John about 90 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB63

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles/second-john

written by Jude, the younger brother of the Lord Jesus between 69-90 CE

RECOMMENDED READING

• https://www.gty.org/library/bible-introductions/MSB65

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• https://insight.org/resources/bible/the-general-epistles/jude