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Kelli Trujillo
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The idea of the chronological reading plan is that you read the books of the Bible in what is believed to be the chronological order of events rather than how they are ordered in the Bible. The story of Job occurred in a parallel timeframe to Genesis, so the readings in Job appear in the chronological plan at the point at which Job is believed to have been alive. You'll find as you continue reading that often the reading plan will jump back and forth between books, out of the usual order of the books of the Bible. For example, the psalms were written by various authors and often as a response to what the authors were experiencing; therefore, you'll find psalms interspersed with many of the other books, especially as you read about David. Enjoy the plan! It's one of my favorite ways to read the Bible, and I believe it enriches the understanding of the reader to read chronologically.
Jack Gutknecht
Supporter
I am holding The One Year Chronological Bible in my hands as I write this. When following a one-year chronological Bible reading plan, the reason it jumps from Genesis to Job and then back to Genesis is because the book of Job is believed to be one of the oldest books in the Bible, possibly written around the time of the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob). Historical Context: Job lived in a time period that aligns closely with the patriarchs (Genesis 12-50). He is described as living in a society similar to Abraham's: He offers sacrifices without a priest (Job 1:5), which was common before the Levitical priesthood was established. His wealth is measured in livestock (Job 1:3), much like Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 12-36). There is no mention of the Mosaic Law, which suggests he lived before Moses. Linguistic and Cultural Evidence: The Hebrew in Job is very ancient, supporting the idea that it was written early. The way God and Satan interact in Job 1-2 resembles early biblical narratives.
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