Exegesis
Last Updated: October 10, 2025
Below is a list of Exegetical Domains that contain information on a variety of ancient, sacred texts. The goal of this section is to provide exegetical analysis of these texts in a structured manner.
Readers who have an interest in Judeo-Christian scriptures may want to begin reading the Book of Genesis for an introduction to the Jewish Hebrew Scriptures, or the Gospel of Mark for an introduction to the Christian Greek Scriptures.
Readers who prefer a more historical or grounded approach to the scriptures may want to begin with the Ancient Near Eastern ('ANE') texts, which provide a wealth of knowledge about ancient belief systems of the Ancient Near East.
If you are looking for literature on Ancient Wisdom, you may want to begin by reading the book of Proverbs, the Psalms, or the book of Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth).
In addition to these ancient texts, I have also attempted to provide a wealth of information on the various commentaries and theological interpretive works that have emerged across the ages, from the Classic Greek Philosophers, to the Jewish Essene movement, down to the great Christian thinkers of the middle ages and all the way to the founders of some of the most influential Christian movements of our modern age.
The goal here is not to promote any one way of looking at the scriptures, but to provide a comprehensive set of data on all of the various forms of theology and scriptural interpretations that have emerged throughout the centuries.
In reality, no matter where you choose to start your exegetical journey, you will find that the ancient scriptures were incredibly dense and will take you down a path of discovery that can last a lifetime, providing a sense of satisfaction that few literary works can.
I earnestly pray that you enjoy the exegetical process, for a truly epic journey awaits those who are willing to put in the time and effort to understand these ancient scriptures that reach into the heart of the origins of human civilization.
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My goal is to publish as much content as possible within the short amount of time that I have each week. However, I do pledge to publish content regularly, and so please check back at regular intervals for more content.
I realize that at this moment, there is no way to contact me, the author of this site. Soon, I plan to add some method for you, the reader, to reach out to me, if you so desire (whether it be an e-mail address associated to this site, or a web form for you to fill out).
I wish you the best in your journey to discover and accumulate the wisdom and knowledge that these ancient scriptures have to offer. Please join me on this fascinating journey of discovery through the process of exegesis, and may the knowledge of Yahweh bring you peace, dear reader.
- The Author
Exegetical Domains
ANE Texts
Epic of Gilgamesh
The Descent of Innana / Ishtar's Descent to the Netherworld
The Epic of Atrahasis
The Sumerian King List
The Code of Hammurabi
The Myth of Adapa
The Curse of Agade (Akkad)
The Erra Epic
Lamentation over the Destruction of Ur
Hebrew Scriptures
The Torah
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
The Prophets (Nevi'im)
Joshua
Judges
Samuel
Kings
The Latter Prophets
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
The Twelve
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
The Writings (Ketuvim)
Poetic / Wisdom Books
Psalms
Proverbs
Job
The Five Megillot (Scrolls)
Song of Songs
Ruth
Lamentations
Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes)
Esther
Late Historical / Apocalyptic
Daniel
Ezra-Nehemiah
Chronicles
Rabbinic Literature
Wisdom of Ben Sira (Sirach)
Wisdom of Solomon
Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers)
Midrash Rabbah
Apocrypha
Historical
1 Esdras
1 Maccabees
2 Maccabees
Wisdom / Devotional
Tobit
Judith
Wisdom of Solomon
Ecclesiasticus / Ben Sira
Additions
Baruch
Letter of Jeremiah
Additions to Esther
Additions to Daniel
Apocalyptic
2 Esdras (4 Ezra)
Others (in some traditions)
Prayer of Manasseh
Psalm 151
Dead Sea Scrolls
Genesis Apocryphon (1Q20)
War Scroll (1QM)
Book of Jubilees
Temple Scroll (11Q19)
Pseudo-Ezequiel
Apocryphal Psalms
Book of Enoch
Testament of Levi
Book of Giants (4Q203)
Aramaic Levi Document
Rule of the Congregation (1QSa)
Christian Greek Scriptures
The Gospels
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
History
Acts of the Apostles
Pauline Epistles
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
Universal Epistles
James
1 & 2 Peter
1, 2, & 3 John
Jude
The Apocalypse
Revelation (Apocalypse of John)
Ancient Historians & Philosophers
Classical Greek Philosophy
Socrates
Plato
Aristotle
Heraclitus
Pythagoras
Zeno
Epicurus
Philo of Alexandria
Roman Stoic and Moral Philosophy
Marcus Aurelius
Seneca the Younger
Early Historians
Josephus
Pliny the Younger
Tacitus
Suetonius
Eusebius of Caesarea
Herodotus
Christian Theologians
Early Church Fathers
Ignatus of Antioch
Irenaeus of Lyons
Origen of Alexandria
Tertullian
Athanasius of Alexandria
Basil the Great
Gregory of Nazianzus
Augustine of Hippo
Jerome
John Chrysostom
Medieval Theologians
Anselm of Canterbury
Peter Abelard
Bernard of Clairvaux
Thomas Aquinas
Bonaventure
Dante Alighieri
John Duns Scotus
William of Ocham
Meister Eckhart
Catherine of Siena
Protestant Reformers
Martin Luther
Huldrych Zwingli
John Calvin
John Knox
Thomas Cranmer
Philip Melanchthon
Menno Simons
William Tyndale
John Wesley
Ulrich von Hutten
Modern-Day Christianity
John Smyth and Thomas Helwys (Baptists)
John and Charles Westley (Methodists)
Charles Fox Parham, William J. Seymour, et. al (Pentecostalism)
William Miller
Ellen G. White (Seventh-Day Adventism)
Joseph Smith Jr. (Mormonism)
Brigham Young (LDS Church)
Charles Taze Russell (Bible Students Association)
R.G. Spurling (Church of God)
Joseph F. Rutherford (Jehovah's Witnesses)
Mary Baker Eddy (Christian Science)