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Post by Josh on Jan 9, 2010 11:35:53 GMT -8
Just a note: the order of the books of the Bible, as you probably know, aren't in a strict chronology. They are categories more by genre than anything.
For many modern readers, it's helpful to read the books more sequentially/chronologically. If you think it would be helpful, here is a chronology of Old Testament books I created as a reference:
I have a lot of people ask me how they can read the Old Testament chronologically (with the story of the Bible in historical sequence).
I came up with a chart that might be helpful if anyone’s interested in doing that:
The Old Testament in a Rough Chronological Order
To read the OT in a generally chronological order, read the books number by number, in the order specified. Numbers with multiple books chronicle events that happened roughly simultaneously.
1. Genesis/ Job 2. Exodus / Leviticus 3. Numbers / Deuteronomy 4. Joshua 5. Judges 6. Ruth 7. 1 Samuel/ Psalms (at least some of them) 8. 2 Samuel / 1 Chronicles/ Proverbs (at least some of them), Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon 9. 1 Kings / 2 Chronicles 10. 2 Kings / 2 Chronicles (overlap) / Jonah / Amos / Hosea / Isaiah / Micah / Nahum / Jeremiah / Lamentations / Habakkuk / Zephaniah / Daniel / Ezekiel 11. Ezra / Hagaii / Zechariah / Joel / Obadiah 12. Esther 13. Nehemiah 14. Malachi
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Post by moritz on Jan 14, 2010 2:54:43 GMT -8
For many modern readers, it's helpful to read the books more sequentially/chronologically. If you think it would be helpful, here is a chronology of Old Testament books I created as a reference What do you recommend? I suppose the existing order must have some reading advantages as well?
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Post by Josh on Jan 14, 2010 10:41:56 GMT -8
I recommend a chronological order. I think in our society that is more helpful than organization by importance or genre.
God is never said to have dictated an order. If anything, this list follows more closely the order in which the books were written anyway, so if God did have an opinion, one could argue it would probably be a chrongological reading, as it matches the order in which he inspired the writings in the first place.
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Post by Josh on Mar 5, 2010 11:22:11 GMT -8
I just found an awesome chronological bible. It's called teh Chronological Study Bible, published by Thomas Nelson. It's awesome!
Mo, a question for you: how exactly are you going to approach your read-through?
Are you going to read critically or with an open mind or a bit of both? I'd love to hear both what troubles you and what impresses you- and of course, join in the dialogue.
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Post by moritz on Mar 18, 2010 13:05:49 GMT -8
Mo, a question for you: how exactly are you going to approach your read-through? Are you going to read critically or with an open mind or a bit of both? I'd love to hear both what troubles you and what impresses you- and of course, join in the dialogue. My mind is always open and critical. I can be convinced of everything (even if I don't leave that impression) but I'm not the kind of person who can switch off his intellect and just rely on feelings. My intention is to read the Bible, ponder, take notes and share them with you (but only in a secret section of the forum excluding everybody diametrically opposed to my own world view ).
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Post by Josh on Mar 19, 2010 10:50:57 GMT -8
Good!
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Post by Josh on Mar 25, 2010 21:02:13 GMT -8
Feel free to join in our pre-existing folders on various books of the Bible (on this sub-forum) or strike out on your own threads.
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Post by moritz on Mar 26, 2010 16:14:20 GMT -8
Feel free to join in our pre-existing folders on various books of the Bible (on this sub-forum) or strike out on your own threads. What about e-mail?
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Post by Josh on Mar 26, 2010 18:22:22 GMT -8
Well, I'm sure others around here would be interested to hear your thoughts.
BTW- I'd be interested in a translation of your signature line.
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