Bible Explorer
Explore the structure and chronology of the Bible
Protestant canon · 66 books
Categories66 books shown
Old Testament
Pentateuch / Torah
The five foundational books of law and origins.
Historical Books
The story of Israel from the land to the return from exile.
Wisdom & Poetry
Songs, sayings and reflections on living well.
Major Prophets
Longer prophetic collections spanning exile and hope.
Minor Prophets
Twelve shorter prophetic voices.
New Testament
Gospels
Four accounts of the life and teaching of Jesus.
Acts
The spread of the early church.
Pauline Epistles
Letters attributed to Paul, written to churches and individuals.
General Epistles
Letters addressed to wider Christian communities.
Revelation
Visionary literature closing the canon.
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- Pentateuch / Torah — The five foundational books of law and origins.
- Historical Books — The story of Israel from the land to the return from exile.
- Wisdom & Poetry — Songs, sayings and reflections on living well.
- Major Prophets — Longer prophetic collections spanning exile and hope.
- Minor Prophets — Twelve shorter prophetic voices.