The Old Testament of the Christian Scriptures forms the first section of The Bible, drawn from the Jewish Tradition - Torah תורה. These scriptures, written in Hebrew and Aramaic, are considered by Christians to be divinely inspired and serve as a precursor and foundation for the teachings of The New Testament, which focuses on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
Consisting of various genres such as historical narratives, poetry, law codes, and prophecies, the Old Testament is interpreted by Christians as foreshadowing the coming of Jesus as the Messiah—a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It plays a significant role in Christian theology, worship, and ethical understanding, informing doctrines such as creation, sin, covenant, and salvation, while also providing the historical and theological context for the advent of Jesus Christ.
The Christian Scriptures include the The Bible, both The Old Testament and The New Testament, and revered works of Christian Theology, The History of The Christian Church and The Lives of the Saints.