The Old Testament begins with 17 historical books from creation to about 400 B.C. It is best to read these books consecutively to get a sense of the story and the time frame of events. This will also help as you read the books of prophecy and there are 17 of those but they are not given in chronological order.
Click the links below for a more in-depth look at each book. Book introductions are being updated so please check back tomorrow!!!
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalms
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi