How to Memorize the Books of the Old Testament
Memorizing the books of the Old Testament can be confusing because they include many unusual names or words. However, it is possible to memorize the books of the Old Testament in a brief amount of time and have fun in the process.
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Instructions
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Write the titles of Old Testament books on sticky notes, which can easily be organized into thematic groupings. By using the mnemonic technique of "chunking," Old Testament books can be memorized in related groups. For example, books of law, history, poetry and the minor and major prophets can be grouped together separately before being memorized.
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Affix color-coded tabs to the title pages of each book of your Bible's Old Testament. These tabs are inexpensive and can be applied within a matter of minutes. Once placed on the pages of each Old Testament book, the tabs help a reader to recognize the length and variety of these books at a glance. Such tabs are especially helpful if a Bible is being handled frequently in the course of study.
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Correlate segments of the Old Testament with puzzle pieces that must be fitted together to form a whole. A novel way to view the books of the Old Testament is as a giant puzzle. Old Testament history can be divided into eras and represented with puzzle pieces. These pieces can be simple in nature, merely listing titles of the books into related groupings, or comparatively complex by forming a picture filled with visual clues that will help a viewer to remember the content and title of each book.
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Answer fill-in-the-blank worksheet questions to test comprehension of Old Testament material. Worksheets related to the books of the Old Testament are available in abundance online. Such worksheets typically require a student to read a brief overview that relates to Old Testament material before answering related questions to test comprehension.
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Visualize material of Old Testament books with the aid of a map. The Old Testament is not simply a work of prose but also a work that represents periods of history. Events within these periods occurred within specific regions, and many of these books were written in different places. By studying a map of Israel and Egypt, you can discover the different places where each book of the Old Testament was written.
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Tips & Warnings
Books of the Old Testament have experienced minor changes through the centuries. By studying the methods in which these texts were compiled, you can gain an enriched comprehension of Old Testament books.
Jewish, Catholic and Protestant Bibles divide the books of the Old Testament differently from one another. Catholic Bibles also contain material that is not included in other versions.
