The Divisions of the Old Testament are Law, (5)  History (12), Poetry (5), Prophecy (17, 5 major and 12 minor).

The Divisions of the New Testament are Gospel, (4) History, (1), Prophecy (1), Epistles (21, Pauline 14 and General 7).

The Old Testament begins with God; Genisis 1:1. The New Testament begins with Christ; Matthew 1:1. Adam to Abraham is the history of the human race. Abraham to Christ is the history of the chosen race. From Christ on we have the history of the House of God, commonly but mistakenly called “The Church.”

The New Testament was written to show us the character and teachings of Christ, the Mediator of the New Covenant. The New Testament was written by at least 8 men. Four of them (Matthew, John, Peter and Paul) were apostles. Two, (Mark and Luke) were companions of apostles. Two (James and Jude) were brothers of Jesus.  The New Testament was written at various times inthe second half of the first century.