Biblical Survey: Understanding Books from Genesis to Revelation

Navigating the Bible can feel overwhelming without a clear map of its historical timeline and literary structure. This course provides a structured, reading-based introduction to the entire biblical narrative, helping you understand how each book connects to the overarching story. By following this text-only guide, you will gain a clear grasp of historical periods, major figures, and key theological themes from Genesis through Revelation. What you'll learn: - Understand the literary structure, genres, and divisions of both the Old and New Testaments - Identify key historical figures, covenants, and turning points in the narrative - Examine the historical and cultural contexts behind ancient texts - Track central themes and motifs as they develop across different eras - Apply contextual reading techniques to interpret individual passages accurately - Analyze the transition and continuity between the Old and New Testaments The material begins with fundamental terminology, biblical geography, and historical timelines before exploring the Pentateuch, historical books, wisdom literature, prophetic writings, Gospels, epistles, and apocalyptic literature. This course is designed for beginners and curious readers seeking a clear foundation with no prior knowledge required. Begin reading today to build a confident understanding of the biblical text.