Essay on the Hebrew ScripturesIntroduction:The study of the Scriptures conforming to the Old Testament is a good beginning not only for those who believe, but also for non-believers who wish to go further in their study of the sacred and of man's relationship with the spiritual realm. The Old Testament (also known as the Hebrew Scriptures) is a true literary gem whose influence is reflected in the work of many important authors of several generations. Theological perspective of the Old Testament: from a theological point of view, for Christians and Jews, these writings represent the word of God and as such are highly respected, not only during worship, but in the daily life of those who believe. Historical and Anthropological Perspective: Historically, the Hebrew Scriptures were a crucial factor in establishing our origins as a civilization. Thanks to these texts, numerous archaeological discoveries have been possible. Brief summary of the booksGenesisGenesis means "birth" or "beginning". This book contains documentation 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 contains the story of Moses' birth and early life, 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 are 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 turned to Haggai and Zechariah to encourage the people to rebuild their homes. To give a picture of the conditions of that period. Zechariah Zechariah's message is divided into two parts. The first part (chapters 1-8) is the restoration of the temple, and the last part (chapters 9-14) with the kingdom of Christ. Malachi Malachi was the last of the Old Testament prophets. He lived the era following the reconstruction of the temple and the restoration of the cult. He also saw people returning to their old lives of sin. In addition to the rebuke for his spiritual condition, he also predicted the coming of the Messiah....