The Structure of the Holy Bible 2 Main Sections The Old Testament (Hebrew Scripture) The New Testament (Christian Scripture) Each testament is divided into: 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 Sections: The The The The Pentateuch or Torah Historical Books Wisdom and Poetry Books Book of Prophets 1. 2. 3. 4. Individual Books 46 4 Sections: The Gospels The Acts of the Apostles The Epistles (Letters) The Book of Revelation 27 Chapter and Verse “In the beginning was the word and the word was with God” Jn 1:1