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Groupings of Biblical Books

Over the centuries, biblical readers have grouped the books of the Bible under a variety of headings. Below is an outline of some of the more common groupings.

Pentateuch

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Prophets

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The Minor Prophets

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Writings

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Megilloth (The Five ‘Scrolls’)

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History

Deuteronomistic History

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