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  1. Old Testament - Wikipedia

    The second division of Christian Bibles is the New Testament, written in Koine Greek. The Old Testament consists of many distinct books by various authors produced over a period of …

  2. Quick Summary - Bible History

    After reading this summary follow along on the right-hand side and learn about the main events that took place in Old Testament times. Quick Summary of the Bible.

  3. Bible Timeline

    Timeline based on traditionally accepted timeframes and general consensus of a variety of sources, including Wilmington's Guide to the Bible, A Survey of Israel's History (Wood), The …

  4. Old Testament | Definition & History | Britannica

    Sep 26, 2025 · The first section of this article treats the history of Judaism in the broadest and most complete sense, from the early ancestral beginnings of the Jewish people to …

  5. How Did We Get the Old Testament? - Zondervan Academic

    May 18, 2018 · As a collection of works, the Old Testament was composed over many years by numerous authors. The texts that comprise the Old Testament are believed to have been …

  6. Old Testament Timeline - The History of Israel

    The Old Testament Timeline covers a vast amount of time, from Creation to Nehemiah (ca. 400 BC). The earliest datable character is Abraham at ca. 2000 BC.

  7. When was the Old Testament Written? (Dates of All Books)

    Jan 16, 2025 · When was the Old Testament written? This article explores the complex history of its composition, examining its authorship, dating, and historical context. Discover the diverse …

  8. Old Testament - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 25, 2024 · Modern Christian Bibles that contain the Old Testament vary among the major denominations of Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, and Protestantism. Decisions on canon …

  9. Understanding the Old Testament: A Foundation of Faith and History

    Aug 5, 2025 · Comprising the first portion of the Christian Bible and corresponding largely to the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh in Judaism, these ancient texts offer a rich tapestry of history, law, …

  10. 100 years later, the Old Testament closed with the last Old Testament historical book to have been written being the Book of Nehemiah. The last Old Testament prophetic book to have …