Discover all 66 books of the Bible with their authors and dates. A clear, comprehensive Old and New Testament guide for Bible study and teaching.
Understanding the books of the Bible along with their authors and the dates they were written is essential for anyone who desires deeper Bible study, spiritual growth, or historical insight into the Christian faith. The Bible is not a single book but a divine library of 66 inspired books, written over a period of about 1,500 years, by kings, prophets, priests, shepherds, fishermen, and scholars.
Each book was written in a unique historical context, yet all contribute to the unified story of God’s relationship with humanity.
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Below is the complete list of Bible books, authors, and dates. Perfect for study, teaching, and spiritual understanding.
BOOKS OF THE BIBLE, AUTHORS & DATES
📘 OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS (39)
1. Genesis
Author: Moses
Date: ~1440–1400 BC
2. Exodus
Author: Moses
Date: ~1440–1400 BC
3. Leviticus
Author: Moses
Date: ~1440–1400 BC
4. Numbers
Author: Moses
Date: ~1440–1400 BC
5. Deuteronomy
Author: Moses
Date: ~1406 BC
6. Joshua
Author: Joshua
Date: ~1350–1300 BC
7. Judges
Author: Samuel (traditionally)
Date: ~1050–1000 BC
8. Ruth
Author: Samuel (traditionally)
Date: ~1000 BC
9. 1 Samuel
Author: Samuel; later prophets
Date: ~930 BC
10. 2 Samuel
Author: Nathan, Gad (traditionally)
Date: ~900–850 BC
11. 1 Kings
Author: Jeremiah (traditionally)
Date: ~560 BC
12. 2 Kings
Author: Jeremiah (traditionally)
Date: ~560–540 BC
13. 1 Chronicles
Author: Ezra (traditionally)
Date: ~450–425 BC
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14. 2 Chronicles
Author: Ezra (traditionally)
Date: ~450–425 BC
15. Ezra
Author: Ezra
Date: ~450 BC
16. Nehemiah
Author: Nehemiah; edited by Ezra
Date: ~430 BC
17. Esther
Author: Mordecai (traditionally)
Date: ~460–435 BC
18. Job
Author: Unknown (possibly Job/Moses)
Date: ~2000–1000 BC
19. Psalms
Author: David (primary), Asaph, Sons of Korah, others
Date: ~1000–400 BC
20. Proverbs
Author: Solomon; Agur; King Lemuel
Date: ~970–700 BC
21. Ecclesiastes
Author: Solomon
Date: ~935 BC
22. Song of Solomon
Author: Solomon
Date: ~965 BC
23. Isaiah
Author: Isaiah
Date: ~740–680 BC
24. Jeremiah
Author: Jeremiah
Date: ~626–580 BC
25. Lamentations
Author: Jeremiah
Date: ~586 BC
26. Ezekiel
Author: Ezekiel
Date: ~593–571 BC
27. Daniel
Author: Daniel
Date: ~605–535 BC
28. Hosea
Author: Hosea
Date: ~755–715 BC
29. Joel
Author: Joel
Date: ~835–800 BC
30. Amos
Author: Amos
Date: ~760 BC
31. Obadiah
Author: Obadiah
Date: ~850–840 BC
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32. Jonah
Author: Jonah
Date: ~780 BC
33. Micah
Author: Micah
Date: ~740–700 BC
34. Nahum
Author: Nahum
Date: ~663–612 BC
35. Habakkuk
Author: Habakkuk
Date: ~612–589 BC
36. Zephaniah
Author: Zephaniah
Date: ~640–621 BC
37. Haggai
Author: Haggai
Date: 520 BC
38. Zechariah
Author: Zechariah
Date: 520–518 BC
39. Malachi
Author: Malachi
Date: ~430 BC
📗 NEW TESTAMENT BOOKS (27)
1. Matthew
Author: Matthew (Levi)
Date: ~50–60 AD
2. Mark
Author: John Mark
Date: ~50–60 AD
3. Luke
Author: Luke
Date: ~60–62 AD
4. John
Author: John the Apostle
Date: ~85–95 AD
5. Acts
Author: Luke
Date: ~62–64 AD
6. Romans
Author: Paul
Date: 57 AD
7. 1 Corinthians
Author: Paul
Date: 55 AD
8. 2 Corinthians
Author: Paul
Date: 56 AD
9. Galatians
Author: Paul
Date: 48–55 AD
10. Ephesians
Author: Paul
Date: 60–62 AD
11. Philippians
Author: Paul
Date: 61 AD
12. Colossians
Author: Paul
Date: 60–62 AD
13. 1 Thessalonians
Author: Paul
Date: 50–51 AD
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14. 2 Thessalonians
Author: Paul
Date: 51–52 AD
15. 1 Timothy
Author: Paul
Date: 62–64 AD
16. 2 Timothy
Author: Paul
Date: 66–67 AD
17. Titus
Author: Paul
Date: 63–65 AD
18. Philemon
Author: Paul
Date: 60–62 AD
19. Hebrews
Author: Unknown (traditionally Paul)
Date: 60–70 AD
20. James
Author: James, brother of Jesus
Date: 48–62 AD
21. 1 Peter
Author: Peter
Date: 60–64 AD
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22. 2 Peter
Author: Peter
Date: 64–67 AD
23. 1 John
Author: John
Date: 85–95 AD
24. 2 John
Author: John
Date: 85–95 AD
25. 3 John
Author: John
Date: 85–95 AD
26. Jude
Author: Jude, brother of Jesus
Date: 65–80 AD
27. Revelation
Author: Apostle John
Date: ~95 AD
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This complete guide presents all 66 books of the Bible—Old and New Testament—with their traditional authors and estimated dates. Ideal for Christians, ministers, Bible students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the structure and history of Scripture.
Last modified: December 1, 2025