Introduction to the Old Testament
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The Old Testament is the first part of the Christian Bible. There are four categories law,
history, and prophecy. All of those books were written
the birth of Christ.
It depends on which Christian as to how many books are included
in the Bible that is used. Catholics have 54 books in the Old
Testament of their Bible. The Old Testament forms the basis of beliefs for the
religion. The earliest editions of the Old Testament were actually written
in .
Christians call the Old Testament ‘old’ because of a belief that there is a new
between God and mankind, after the coming of Jesus.
The New Testament refers to the Old Testament often, particular in reference to the
fulfillment of concerning the promised ,
whom Christians believe to be Jesus. This is the new covenant made between God and
the . A common theme in both Testaments is God’s promise of
entry into the eternal if one stays faithful to God’s rules.
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