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A major purpose of the Old Testament was to record the legends of the Hebrew people and the subsequent history of the Jews. A narrative style best suits this purpose. So, no, the use of narratives would not be unusual. Homer's epics (Iliad and Odyssey), sometimes called the Greek Bible, were also written in a narrative style.
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How much books are in the Bible?
In the Christian Bible there are 66 books. 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
Why is the study of the Old Testament basic to understanding the New Testament?
Much of the reason for events and doctrine taught in the New Testament are to be found in the Old Testament. The New Testament would be incomprehensible without the Old. The reason for Christ's coming to earth and why humankind are in need of salvation can be found in the Old Testament, particularly in Genesis.
How many Gospels does the Old Testament have?
The Old Testament does not have any Gospels (Good News) as there was not much in the way of good news such as in the New Testament and the Good News that the world now has a Savior, Jesus Christ.
What are the historical books on the Old Testament?
Um, the Old Testament itself is a historical book. It doesn't go much older than the very beginning. We call the scrolls that make up the Old Testament the Red Sea scrolls.
How many times is Hell mentioned in the Old Testament?
Hell is not mentioned in the Old Testament; the concept first arises in the New Testament and contemporary Rabbinical writings. The Old Testament generally refers to "Sheol" which appears to be much more similar to the Greek Underworld than the current concept of Hell.
