Introduction to Amos Author and Title The first verse of the book identifies it as the work of […]

Introduction to Obadiah Author and Title The superscription for the book identifies the genre as a “vision,” a […]

Introduction to Jonah Author and Title The title of the book is the name of the main character, […]

Introduction to Micah Author and Title Rather than being identified by his father or family (cf. Joel “son […]

Introduction to Nahum Author and Title The book is named after its author, the prophet Nahum of Elkosh. […]

Introduction to Habakkuk Author and Title Little is known about the prophet Habakkuk. He was likely a contemporary […]

Introduction to Zephaniah Author and Title While the originator of the words of this book ultimately was Israel’s […]

Introduction to Haggai Author and Title The book of Haggai contains messages delivered by the prophet Haggai, and […]

Introduction to Zechariah Author and Date The prophet Zechariah was a priest, the son of Berechiah and grandson […]

Introduction to Malachi Author and Title The Hebrew name “Malachi” means “my messenger,” or perhaps “messenger of (the Lord)” […]

Introduction to Matthew Author and Title Since none of the four Gospels includes the names of their authors […]

Introduction to Mark Author and Title Widespread evidence from the early church fathers affirms that Peter passed on […]

Introduction to Luke Author The third Gospel does not name its author. This is also true of the […]

Introduction to John Author and Title The title says that the Gospel was written by John, and other […]

Introduction to Acts Acts is unique among the NT writings, in that its main purpose is to record […]

Introduction to Romans Author and Title As the opening words of the letter indicate, the apostle Paul wrote […]

Introduction to 1 Corinthians Author and Title The first word of 1 Corinthians states that Paul is its […]

Introduction to 2 Corinthians Author and Title The apostle Paul is the undisputed author of 2 Corinthians. Although […]

Introduction to Galatians Author and Title The first word of the letter to the Galatians is “Paul,” and […]

Introduction to Ephesians Author and Title Pauline authorship of Ephesians was universally accepted until modern times. Today a […]

Introduction to Philippians Author and Title Paul is the stated author of Philippians, and few have questioned his […]

Introduction to Colossians Author and Title Paul and Timothy are explicitly named as the authors of Colossians (1:1). […]

Introduction to 1 Thessalonians Author and Title Paul is widely regarded as the author of 1 Thessalonians, as […]

Introduction to 2 Thessalonians Author and Title Although some scholars today have questioned Pauline authorship of 2 Thessalonians, […]

Introduction to 1 Timothy Author and Title The first verse of 1 Timothy clearly states that Paul is […]

Introduction to 2 Timothy Author and Title The first two verses of 2 Timothy clearly present the author […]

Introduction to Titus Author and Title As the first verse states, this letter was written by the apostle […]

Introduction to Philemon Author and Title Paul and Timothy are explicitly named as the authors in verse 1. It […]

Introduction to Hebrews Author, Audience, and Title The author of Hebrews neither names himself nor clearly designates his […]

Introduction to James Author and Title The title of this book derives from the name of its author, […]