Books of the Holy Bible (CSB)
Browse all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. Click any book to read its overview and chapter index.
Old Testament 39 Books
From Creation to the Prophet MalachiGenesis
The book of beginnings: creation, the fall, God's covenant with Abraham, and the origins of Israel.
Exodus
Deliverance from slavery in Egypt, the giving of the Law at Sinai, and God dwelling among His people.
Leviticus
Laws of holiness, sacrificial worship, and atonement for the redeemed people of God.
Numbers
Israel's wilderness wandering, census counts, and God's faithfulness despite human rebellion.
Deuteronomy
Moses' farewell messages renewing the covenant before entering the Promised Land.
Joshua
The conquest and division of the Promised Land under Joshua's faithful leadership.
Judges
The repeated cycle of Israel's apostasy, oppression, repentance, and deliverance through judges.
Ruth
A beautiful story of loyalty, redemption, and providence leading to the lineage of King David.
1 Samuel
Transition from judges to monarchy: Samuel, King Saul, and the rise of David.
2 Samuel
The reign of King David, triumphs, moral failures, and God's everlasting covenant promise.
1 Kings
Solomon's temple, royal splendor, subsequent division of Israel, and the prophet Elijah.
2 Kings
The decline and fall of Israel and Judah, the exile, and the prophet Elisha.
1 Chronicles
Genealogies of God's covenant people and David's reign focusing on temple worship.
2 Chronicles
Solomon's temple and the kings of Judah with emphasis on revival and obedience.
Ezra
The return of Jewish exiles from Babylon and rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
Nehemiah
Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, civic reform, and spiritual renewal under Nehemiah.
Esther
God's unseen hand preserving His people through Queen Esther in the Persian Empire.
Job
A profound exploration of suffering, sovereignty, human anguish, and trusting God in mysteries.
Psalms
Prayers, praises, laments, and songs expressing the full range of human emotion before God.
Proverbs
Practical divine wisdom for daily living, righteousness, and the fear of the Lord.
Ecclesiastes
The vanity of life apart from God and the wisdom of fearing God in all things.
Song of Songs
A poetic celebration of marital love, passion, and covenant commitment.
Isaiah
Majestic prophecies of judgment, the Suffering Servant, Messianic salvation, and the new creation.
Jeremiah
The weeping prophet's warnings to Judah, impending exile, and the promise of a New Covenant.
Lamentations
Grief over the destruction of Jerusalem paired with enduring hope in God's steadfast mercies.
Ezekiel
Visions of God's glory in Babylon, judgment, dry bones brought to life, and future restoration.
Daniel
Faithfulness in exile, stories of deliverance, and apocalyptic visions of God's eternal Kingdom.
Hosea
God's relentless, redeeming love portrayed through Hosea's marriage to unfaithful Gomer.
Joel
The day of the Lord, repentance, and the promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Amos
A shepherd's call for social justice, righteousness like an unfailing stream.
Obadiah
Judgment on Edom for pride and cruelty against Judah, and the kingdom belonging to the Lord.
Jonah
A reluctant prophet, a great fish, and God's wide compassion toward the repentant city of Nineveh.
Micah
Justice, mercy, walking humbly with God, and the prophecy of Messiah born in Bethlehem.
Nahum
God's righteous judgment against Nineveh's oppression and comfort for Judah.
Habakkuk
Wrestling with injustice, trusting that the righteous live by faith, and rejoicing in God.
Zephaniah
The solemn Day of the Lord and God rejoicing over His humble remnant with singing.
Haggai
Exhortation to prioritize rebuilding the Lord's house over personal panelled dwellings.
Zechariah
Visions of restoration, the humble King entering on a donkey, and the piercing of Messiah.
Malachi
God's love for Israel, condemnation of insincere worship, and the herald of the Sun of Righteousness.
New Testament 27 Books
The Gospels, Early Church & Apostolic LettersMatthew
Jesus as the promised Messiah, King of the Jews, teacher of the Kingdom, and fulfillment of Scripture.
Mark
Fast-paced gospel portraying Jesus as the authoritative Son of God and the ultimate Servant.
Luke
The orderly account emphasizing Jesus' compassion for the lost, the poor, women, and outcasts.
John
The theological portrait of Jesus as the eternal Word made flesh, giving eternal life to all who believe.
Acts
The birth and explosive spread of the early church empowered by the Holy Spirit from Jerusalem to Rome.
Romans
Paul's masterwork on the gospel: justification by grace alone through faith alone, sanctification, and life in the Spirit.
1 Corinthians
Addressing division, morality, spiritual gifts, biblical love, and the glory of Christ's resurrection.
2 Corinthians
Paul's defense of his ministry, the ministry of reconciliation, and God's power perfected in weakness.
Galatians
Christian freedom from the law, justification by faith, and walking in the fruit of the Spirit.
Ephesians
Our glorious riches in Christ, the unity of the church, and standing firm in the whole armor of God.
Philippians
A joyous letter celebrating contentment, humility in Christ, and rejoicing in the Lord always.
Colossians
The supreme preeminence and sufficiency of Jesus Christ as Lord of creation and head of the church.
1 Thessalonians
Encouragement under persecution, holy living, and hope in the triumphant return of Jesus Christ.
2 Thessalonians
Clarification concerning the Day of the Lord, perseverance, and faithful diligent living.
1 Timothy
Pastoral counsel on church leadership, sound doctrine, worship order, and godly conduct.
2 Timothy
Paul's poignant final letter urging Timothy to guard the good deposit, preach the Word, and finish the race.
Titus
Appointing elders in Crete, silencing false teachers, and living out sound doctrine through good works.
Philemon
A masterfully tender plea for forgiveness and brotherhood between a master and his runaway slave Onesimus.
Hebrews
The absolute superiority of Christ over angels, Moses, and the old covenant, urging perseverance by faith.
James
Living faith demonstrated in action: joy in trials, taming the tongue, and caring for the vulnerable.
1 Peter
Living with living hope amidst fiery trials, holy living as pilgrims, and casting all anxiety on God.
2 Peter
Warning against false teachers, growing in Christian grace and knowledge, and looking for new heavens and earth.
1 John
Assurance of eternal life, walking in the light, loving one another, and knowing God is love.
2 John
Walking in the truth and loving one another while guarding against deceivers.
3 John
Commending hospitality to fellow gospel workers and warning against arrogant self-seeking leadership.
Jude
A passionate charge to contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints.
Revelation
The glorious unveiling of Jesus Christ, cosmic victory over evil, the New Jerusalem, and eternal hope.