Ot Books Of Bible Summary Argumentative Essay Example

key personalities of Leviticus include Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu Eleazar, and Ithamar. It was written to draw the Israelites to the understanding of the infinite holiness of God, and that He desires them to act in a holy manner toward Himself.

In doing this, God gives them many instructions to carry out.

It describes Moses giving procedural instructions for the Israelites, especially to the Levitical priests, about how they are to carry out offerings, ceremonies, and celebrations. The word “Holy” is mentioned more times in Leviticus, than any other book in the Bible. Numbers: The book of numbers is largely Narrative History as far as its genre. It was written by Moses about 1450-1410 B. C. Key personalities include Moses, Aaron, Miriam, Joshua, Caleb, Eleazar, Korah, and Balaam.

The purpose of the book of Numbers is to tell about how Israel prepared to enter the promise land, but sinned and was punished. It describes Moses taking two population censuses, hence the name Numbers. Early in Numbers the Israelites are preparing for their journey to the promise land and Moses begins by taking a census of all the tribes. Deuteronomy: The genre of the book of Deuteronomy is not much different than that of the Exodus; it is Narrative History and Law; although there is a Song from Moses just after he commissions Joshua.

This song describes the History that the Israelites had experienced. Moses wrote Deuteronomy approximately 1407-1406 B.

C. The key personalities are Moses, and Joshua. Moses wrote this book to remind the Israelites of what God had done and to remind them of what God expects of them. The name literally means “Second

Law”. Moses gives “the Law” for the second time.

Moses restates the Ten Commandments to the Israelites. Moses explains the principles and instructions for living a Godly life as God’s chosen nation. Moses dies on Mt.

Nebo; never getting to enter the promise land. Joshua: The genre of the book of Joshua is Narrative History. It was authored by Joshua, who was the leader of the Israelites from 1405-1383 B.

C. The key figures in the book of Joshua are Rahab, Achan, Phinehas, Eleazar, and Joshua. The book of Joshua was written to assure the Israelites the Living God will reward obedience, and also to record the entrance and conquest of the promise land. Joshua shows his faith in God as He follows the orders given to Him and takes leadership of the nation of Israel.

Early in book of Joshua the Israelites finally enter into the promise land and in doing so God parts the Jordan River for the miraculous crossing.

Later Joshua follows God’s orders and first conquers Jericho and the land is divided up and distributed among the tribes of Israel. And at the end of the book of Joshua, Joshua dies. Judges: The book of Judges includes several interesting genres; Poetry, Riddles but mainly Narrative History. Its author is anonymous but it is usually assumed that Samuel, the prophet wrote it about 1086-1004 B.

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