The Pentateuch tells the stories of beginnings. It is about the world, humanity and God's promise to the Israelites (Genesis 1-50) ¬. The ancient prophets contain the history of the Israelites. This extends from the death of Moses until the fall of the nation in 587 BC. The Writings are a collection of stories, like the Book of Esther. Many are books of poetry and wisdom (Bible: The Old Testament). Some Christians believe that these later prophets are older than the older prophets. The stories include Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets. These prophets saw the coming of a Messiah, that is, an anointed one. This man would be a king and would usher in a golden age of peace and