Writings (Kethubim) The third section of the Hebrew Bible (after the Law and the Prophets) is simply called "Writings". It contains a variety of material: Songs: worship songs in Psalms, lament in Lamentations and love songs in Song of Songs Wisdom literature: in Job, Proverbs and Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) History: Esra, Nehemiah and Chronicles Short stories: Ruth and Esther Apocalyptic: Daniel