Understanding the Story and Structure of the Bible

Ever wonder what the Bible is all about? Ever wonder how all the different books and time periods fit together? This diagram will help.

The Origin of the Visual Graphic

The clarity of this diagram came from my time in Scott Hafemann’s Biblical Theology class at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. It was for me a revelation to finally see the Bible as a whole. I pieced together my lecture notes from his class to form this visual representation. I hope this graphic will be a great help to you, too.

How to Navigate the Story

Check it out! To understand the layout, follow these steps:

• Start with the blue bubbles to get the overall story of the Bible.
• Then, look up a level to see a chronological list of the Bible’s historical books.
• Finally, look up one more level to see where other various books and letters fit into the story.