The rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem and the restoration of true worship there after the Babylonian exile
The experiences when he was assigned to prophesy to a pagan people, the inhabitants of Nineveh. It was written about 844 B.C.E., some 100 years before Assyria took Israel into exile
Events surrounding the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the subsequent clearing out of wrong practices from among the Jews
The record of how Jehovah delivered Israel from oppressive slavery in Egypt and organized them into a theocratic nation
A pronouncement emphasizing accountability to Jehovah God when his requirements are disregarded. Written, evidently some 95 years after the first Jewish exiles returned from Babylon
A book consisting of sections in the form of discourses as well as collections of wise sayings regarding practical matters of life. Though attributed chiefly to King Solomon, this book was not compiled in its entirety until Hezekiah’s reign
An answer to the question, Will God execute the wicked? Written evidently about 628 B.C.E., when the Chaldeans were rising in prominence but before Jehoiakim became their vassal
A record of God’s creating and preparing the earth for human habitation, of mankind’s role in God’s purpose, and of God’s dealings with men of faith during some 2,300 years of early human history
The record of how Jehovah gave the land of Canaan to Israel, in fulfillment of his oath to their forefathers. Events of the first 20 years or so following the death of Moses at the end of Israel’s wandering in the wilderness
A vivid summary of history under kings of the royal house of David, highlighting the consequences of obedience to God and of disobedience
The unswerving love of a Shulamite maiden for a shepherd boy in spite of a King's attempts to win her for himself
The account of this person's experiences when Satan challenged his integrity before Jehovah. Likely recorded by Moses during Israel’s wandering in the wilderness, although the events must have occurred some years before Moses’ birth
A narrative showing how this God-fearing person was blessed by Jehovah by becoming part of the unbroken Messianic line leading to King David
A candid statement of the wrongdoing of Israel and of Judah, a forecast of desolation for Samaria and Jerusalem, and promises of restoration. Covers a period leading up to and possibly following the desolation of Samaria in 740 B.C.E.
Prophecy directed especially to Israel, the northern ten-tribe kingdom, with its centers for calf worship at Dan and at Bethel. Written about 804 B.C.E., while Jeroboam II was king in Israel
A concise summary of the history of both the kingdom of Judah and the kingdom of Israel from the last days of David until the death of Jehoshaphat
Prophecies directed mainly to Israel (the northern kingdom, also called Ephraim) and emphasizing Jehovah’s extraordinary mercy. Written after 745 B.C.E., shortly before Israel was taken into exile by Assyria
Record of the beginning of kingship in Israel, emphasizing obedience to Jehovah