Genesis 15-17
around 6th century BCE
Probably Babylon
Anonymous, attributed to Moses
God's covenant with Abraham. All males must be circumcised for righteousness, even slaves. Story about Sarah and Slave
Habakkuk
7th century BCE
Judah
Habakkuk with an anonymous editor
Complaint and response made to God, complaining about the violence/poverty/strife in life. God responds by saying to have faith and wait for the end, where thieves will be punished and those who are
Jewish Antiquities
94 CE
Rome
Josephus
Talks about the 3 different sects of the Jewish religion; Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes. Also brings about a fourth philosophy lead by Judas the Galilean
Pesher Habakkuk
1st c. BCE
Qumran
anonymous
A commentary on Habakkuk by the Essenes discussing how God's message concerns "those who follow the law".
Daniel 7
ca. 167-164 CE
unknown
Written in name of Daniel
Daniel 7 is an apocalyptic text which discusses the "Ancient of Days" who will come like a "son of man" (vs. 13-14: translated "son of a human being" in the NRSV, a very problematic translation). This is ob
Galatians
ca 55 CE
Ephesus
Paul
Paul's letter to Galatians (came from Issac) is a response to a revelation(calling) Paul had. Little more aggressive. Wants to take gospel to the Gentiles. Tells them no need for circumcision or Torah, just faith in Jesus. No mention
Romans
ca 57/58 CE
Corinth
Paul
Slightly less aggressive letter to Romans he doesn't know, wants to meet them. Addresses Jews and Gentiles, tells them they can't judge people, circumcision of the heart. Judean hearts have hardened to open the way for Gentiles. P
James
End of 1st c CE
unknown
Written in name of James, brother of Jesus
Includes story of Abraham and includes the sacrifice of his son Isaac. Talks about how good "works" leads to righteousness. Talks about not being rich, power of the tongue, judgement is a
Revelation 1-3
End of 1st c CE
Asia Minor
John, a Jewish prophet
Seven lamp stands, seven churches, seven angles. A series of letter that John wanted sent out to different congregations in Asia Minor
Gospel of Matthew
80-85 CE
probably Antioch
Anonymous, attributed to Matthew
Starts with long genealogy of where Jesus came from. Numerous "son of david" references, unique to this Gospel. Jesus is rescued as an infant in Egypt, Jesus fasts for 40 days in wilderness. Matth
Gospel of Mark
ca 65-69 CE
unknown
anonymous, attributed to Mark
Mark tells the story of Jesus. Makes him "The Messiah" where he condemns leaders, heals everyone, controls weather. Calls him the Messiah b/c of the cruicifixtion and suffering. Emphasizes the Messianic Se
Gospel of Luke
80-90 CE
Greece or Syria
Anonymous, attributed to Luke
Longest and most unique Gospel. Includes Mary Magnificat in birth story, includes healing of a dead man in Nain, story of Lazarus to show that being rich is bad. Luke includes genealogy to tie Jesus t
Malachi 4
ca 5th c BCE
Judah
unknown (Malachi = "my servant" in hebrew)
Malachi 4 represents an ancient Jewish tradition that God would send Elijah once more prior to the "Day of the Lord." Again, members of the Jesus movement interpreted this passage as variously
On Mating with Preliminary Studies
Early 1st c CE
Alexandria
Philo
An extensive philosophical retelling of the Sarah and Hagar children barring story. Very virtuous, first person
Gospel of Peter
2nd c CE
unknown
Written in name of Peter
Peter puts full blame on the Jews for Jesus' death. No Jews washed their hands, seemed to mock Jesus, "Let us drag along the Son of God now that we have power over him". The Jews follow the law even after killing
Gospel of Nicodemus
ca 4th c CE
unknown
Written in name of Ananias
Names the Jews who are trying to frame Jesus to Pilate, jews disliked courier who was praising Jesus, Jews question all people praising Jesus and calls him a magician. They reverse 3 Jesus stories (born of fo
Hebrews
end of 1st c CE
unknown
unknown
More of a poetic letter. Written to the Hebrews to convince them to stay with the Jesus movement. Argues how great Jesus was and highlights all the good things that He has done for the people
Letter of Pilate to Herod
3rd or 4th c CE
unknown
Written in name of Pilate
After seeing the resurrection, soldiers who followed orders under Pilate were weeping after seeing what they had done
Letter of Herod to Pilate
4th or 5th c CE
unknown
Written in the name of Herod
Herod and Family are suffering greatly after beheading John the Baptist. Says that "you Gentiles" will take over the land since the Jews killed Jesus. "worms come up through my mouth
Gospel of John
ca 90-100 CE
Ephesus or Syria
unknown, traditionally attributed to John, son of Zebedee. Unknown redactor
Filled with wordy metaphors and riddles. Incorporates allegory of the cave/plato. Puts God and Jesus on equal levels. Probably tells the story of Jew
Genesis 15-17
around 6th century BCE
Probably Babylon
Anonymous, attributed to Moses
God's covenant with Abraham. All males must be circumcised for righteousness, even slaves. Story about Sarah and Slave
Habakkuk
7th century BCE
Judah
Habakkuk with an anonymous editor
Complaint and response made to God, complaining about the violence/poverty/strife in life. God responds by saying to have faith and wait for the end, where thieves will be punished and those who are
Jewish Antiquities
94 CE
Rome
Josephus
Talks about the 3 different sects of the Jewish religion; Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes. Also brings about a fourth philosophy lead by Judas the Galilean
Pesher Habakkuk
1st c. BCE
Qumran
anonymous
A commentary on Habakkuk by the Essenes discussing how God's message concerns "those who follow the law".
Daniel 7
ca. 167-164 CE
unknown
Written in name of Daniel
Daniel 7 is an apocalyptic text which discusses the "Ancient of Days" who will come like a "son of man" (vs. 13-14: translated "son of a human being" in the NRSV, a very problematic translation). This is ob
Galatians
ca 55 CE
Ephesus
Paul
Paul's letter to Galatians (came from Issac) is a response to a revelation(calling) Paul had. Little more aggressive. Wants to take gospel to the Gentiles. Tells them no need for circumcision or Torah, just faith in Jesus. No mention
Romans
ca 57/58 CE
Corinth
Paul
Slightly less aggressive letter to Romans he doesn't know, wants to meet them. Addresses Jews and Gentiles, tells them they can't judge people, circumcision of the heart. Judean hearts have hardened to open the way for Gentiles. P
James
End of 1st c CE
unknown
Written in name of James, brother of Jesus
Includes story of Abraham and includes the sacrifice of his son Isaac. Talks about how good "works" leads to righteousness. Talks about not being rich, power of the tongue, judgement is a
Revelation 1-3
End of 1st c CE
Asia Minor
John, a Jewish prophet
Seven lamp stands, seven churches, seven angles. A series of letter that John wanted sent out to different congregations in Asia Minor
Gospel of Matthew
80-85 CE
probably Antioch
Anonymous, attributed to Matthew
Starts with long genealogy of where Jesus came from. Numerous "son of david" references, unique to this Gospel. Jesus is rescued as an infant in Egypt, Jesus fasts for 40 days in wilderness. Matth
Gospel of Mark
ca 65-69 CE
unknown
anonymous, attributed to Mark
Mark tells the story of Jesus. Makes him "The Messiah" where he condemns leaders, heals everyone, controls weather. Calls him the Messiah b/c of the cruicifixtion and suffering. Emphasizes the Messianic Se
Gospel of Luke
80-90 CE
Greece or Syria
Anonymous, attributed to Luke
Longest and most unique Gospel. Includes Mary Magnificat in birth story, includes healing of a dead man in Nain, story of Lazarus to show that being rich is bad. Luke includes genealogy to tie Jesus t
Malachi 4
ca 5th c BCE
Judah
unknown (Malachi = "my servant" in hebrew)
Malachi 4 represents an ancient Jewish tradition that God would send Elijah once more prior to the "Day of the Lord." Again, members of the Jesus movement interpreted this passage as variously
On Mating with Preliminary Studies
Early 1st c CE
Alexandria
Philo
An extensive philosophical retelling of the Sarah and Hagar children barring story. Very virtuous, first person
Gospel of Peter
2nd c CE
unknown
Written in name of Peter
Peter puts full blame on the Jews for Jesus' death. No Jews washed their hands, seemed to mock Jesus, "Let us drag along the Son of God now that we have power over him". The Jews follow the law even after killing
Gospel of Nicodemus
ca 4th c CE
unknown
Written in name of Ananias
Names the Jews who are trying to frame Jesus to Pilate, jews disliked courier who was praising Jesus, Jews question all people praising Jesus and calls him a magician. They reverse 3 Jesus stories (born of fo
Hebrews
end of 1st c CE
unknown
unknown
More of a poetic letter. Written to the Hebrews to convince them to stay with the Jesus movement. Argues how great Jesus was and highlights all the good things that He has done for the people
Letter of Pilate to Herod
3rd or 4th c CE
unknown
Written in name of Pilate
After seeing the resurrection, soldiers who followed orders under Pilate were weeping after seeing what they had done
Letter of Herod to Pilate
4th or 5th c CE
unknown
Written in the name of Herod
Herod and Family are suffering greatly after beheading John the Baptist. Says that "you Gentiles" will take over the land since the Jews killed Jesus. "worms come up through my mouth
Gospel of John
ca 90-100 CE
Ephesus or Syria
unknown, traditionally attributed to John, son of Zebedee. Unknown redactor
Filled with wordy metaphors and riddles. Incorporates allegory of the cave/plato. Puts God and Jesus on equal levels. Probably tells the story of Jew