Old Testament In the English Bible the Old Testament is arranged in groups based on the type of book. They are then arranged chronologically within their grouping. That means that some books towards the end of the Old Testament (in the section of the prophets) actually fit chronologically earlier in the Old Testament with the books of history. Pentateuch These are the books of the Law. These are also called the Books of Moses. This includes the first five books: Genesis, written by Moses Exodus, written by Moses Leviticus, written by Moses Numbers, written by Moses Deuteronomy, written by Moses The Books of History The Books of history are so named because they contain historical records and these books include: Joshua, written by Joshua (except the parts relating to his death) Judges, written by Samuel, Nathan, Gad Ruth, written by Samuel, Nathan, Gad 1 Samuel, written by Samuel, Nathan, ...