The Old Testament is a collection of 39 books that explain history and Religion of the people of Israel. The authors of these books are unknown but each book has its own unique style, perspective, teachings and message. Every book has a purpose in telling the stories and laws of an overall religious structure and ethical culture. All of the books together outline a deep view of God and his attempt to relate and communicate with humans. In the Old Testament there is also an emphasis on identifying ways to use this material that can help people in their daily lives.
Genesis the first book is made up of 10 stories that describe the beginnings of mankind. The book describes in its stories and origins of the “Heavens and Earth” and explains specific people and families that have a significant dealing in Gods communication with humans. There are curtain themes in Genesis that differ from each other greatly. Such as Genesis 2 that speaks about the creation of woman and their roles in life, Genesis 6 that is about the Sons of God and Genesis 9 that explains the story the curse of Ham. Abraham is also a theme, and God as a punisher of evil.
Exodus had three major themes that were about …show more content…
Leviticus has a good emphasis on getting it right with regard to worship, for not just the people but priests and many in high places. While numbers focused on preparation for military action of the Promised Land, it still did show God’s leadership of his people and keeping on with Moses’ leadership through laws set for him. Then of course Deuteronomy set in the final weeks east of the Jordan is set up for the covenant for a new generation of people just before the military conquest. Deuteronomy uses the name Yahwah the God of Israel quite often highlighting the uniqueness of God. Yahwah wanted his people to reflect his character and blessings of obedience and dangers of
Genesis the first book is made up of 10 stories that describe the beginnings of mankind. The book describes in its stories and origins of the “Heavens and Earth” and explains specific people and families that have a significant dealing in Gods communication with humans. There are curtain themes in Genesis that differ from each other greatly. Such as Genesis 2 that speaks about the creation of woman and their roles in life, Genesis 6 that is about the Sons of God and Genesis 9 that explains the story the curse of Ham. Abraham is also a theme, and God as a punisher of evil.
Exodus had three major themes that were about …show more content…
Leviticus has a good emphasis on getting it right with regard to worship, for not just the people but priests and many in high places. While numbers focused on preparation for military action of the Promised Land, it still did show God’s leadership of his people and keeping on with Moses’ leadership through laws set for him. Then of course Deuteronomy set in the final weeks east of the Jordan is set up for the covenant for a new generation of people just before the military conquest. Deuteronomy uses the name Yahwah the God of Israel quite often highlighting the uniqueness of God. Yahwah wanted his people to reflect his character and blessings of obedience and dangers of