The Pentateuch tells the stories of the beginnings. This concerns the world, humanity and God's promise to the Israelites (Genesis 1-50) ¬. The Ancient Prophets contain the history of the Israelites. This runs from the death of Moses to the fall of the nation in 587 BC The Writings are a collection of stories, like the Book of Esther. Many are books of poetry and wisdom (Bible: The Old Testament). Some Christians believe that the Latter Prophets are older than the Early Prophets. The narratives include Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve Minor Prophets. These prophets saw the coming of a Messiah, that is, an anointed one. This man would be a king and usher in a golden era of peace and...