HEBREW SCRIPTURES
One Central
Theme:
Covenant
Two Central
Events:
Exodus - 1250 B.C.
Exile - 587 B.C.
Three Central
Figures:
Abraham - ca. 1850 B.C.
Moses - ca. 1250 B.C.
David - ca. 1000 B.C.
Four Groups of
Scriptures:
Pentateuch (Torah/Law)
Historical Books
Prophetic Books
Wisdom Literature
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CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES
One Central
Theme:
Redemption
Two Central
Events:
Death of Jesus
Resurrection of Jesus
One Central Figure:
Jesus Christ
Four Types of
Scriptures:
Gospels
Narrative (Acts)
Epistles (Letter)
Apocalyptic (Revelation)
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