The Old Testament is an integral part of the Bible, also known as the Hebrew Bible. It contains a total of 39 books, including Genesis, Exodus, Kings, etc. The Old Testament is the Bible written before the coming of Jesus Christ and tells the story of God's work and revelation among ancient Israel. It contains a variety of literary genres such as law, history, poetry, wisdom, and prophets, and provides an important historical and cultural background for the Christian New Testament.
The New Testament is another part of the Bible. It contains 27 books, which mainly tell stories about the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Similar to the Old Testament, the New Testament also involves various literary forms such as law, history, poetry, wisdom, and prophets. The New Testament occupies an important position in Christianity. It is a guide for Christian faith life and practice, and is also the source and foundation of faith and moral concepts.
Both the Old Testament and the New Testament play an extremely important role in Christianity. The Old Testament provides important historical, cultural, and context for the New Testament. It describes and records the relationship between God and the Israelites and is the source and treasure trove of Christian faith. The New Testament tells us the truth and love of God by describing the teachings and life of Jesus Christ, and guides us to follow the footsteps of the Savior. Although the Old Testament and the New Testament each have different characteristics and contents, they are also interconnected and interdependent, and together they constitute a complete Bible about the relationship between humans and God.