Essay on the Hebrew ScripturesIntroduction:The study of the scriptures consistent with the Old Testament, is a good start not only for those who believe, but also for eager unbelievers to go further. in the study of the sacred and of man's relationship with the spiritual world. The Old Testament (also known as the Hebrew Scriptures) is a true literary gem whose influence is reflected in the work of many eminent authors from different generations. Old Testament Theological Perspective: From a theological perspective, for Christians and Jews, these writings represent the word of God and they are highly respected as such, not only in worship, but in daily life of those who believe. Historical and Anthropological Perspective: From a historical perspective, the Hebrew Scriptures were a crucial factor in establishing our origins as a civilization. Many archaeological discoveries have been made possible thanks to these texts. Brief Summary of the BooksGenesisGenesis means “birth” or “beginning.” This book contains the records of creation, the Garden of Eden, the flood, the Tower of Babel, the dispersion of the races and the lives of the patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. Genesis has been called “the book of origins” because all the other books of the Bible come from it. ExodusExodus means “departure” and refers to the departure of the children of Israel from Egypt. This book tells the story of the birth and beginnings of Moses, the ten plagues, the journey from Egypt to Sinai, the giving of the law, and a description of the tabernacle. Chapter 20 contains the Ten Commandments, which form the basis of today's code of civilization. Lev... middle of paper ...... lived in the time of Jeremiah. Habakkuk and Nahum. Just like the other prophets, he spoke against the sins of the people. Haggai The book of Haggai contains four prophecies, all related to the rebuilding of the temple under Zerubbabel. God raised up Haggai and Zechariah to encourage the people to rebuild their homes. To take a photo of the conditions of this period. Zechariah's message is divided into two parts. The first part (chapters 1 to 8) is the restoration of the temple, and the last part (chapters 9 to 14) the kingdom of Christ. Malachi Malachi was the last of the Old Testament prophets. He lived in the period after the reconstruction of the temple and the restoration of worship. He also saw people returning to their old lives of sin. In addition to reprimanding his spiritual condition, he also predicted the coming of the Messiah....