No, that statement is not accurate. Prophecies are found in various types of books within the Bible, including poetic books.
Here's a breakdown:
* Prophetic Books: These books (e.g., Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Hosea, Amos, Micah) are primarily dedicated to prophecies, visions, and messages from God delivered through prophets.
* Historical Books: While primarily focused on narrating history (e.g., Genesis, Exodus, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles), they also contain prophecies. For instance, prophecies about the future of Israel are found in Genesis, and predictions of judgment and deliverance are woven into historical accounts.
* Poetic Books: These books (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon) are characterized by Hebrew poetry. While not primarily focused on prophecy in the same way as the Prophetic Books, they do contain prophetic elements. For example, some Psalms are interpreted as Messianic prophecies, foretelling aspects of Jesus Christ's life, suffering, and reign.
* Gospels: They recount the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and contain fulfillments of Old Testament prophecies. Jesus also gives prophecies about the destruction of the temple and his second coming.
* Epistles (Letters): The New Testament letters (e.g., Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Revelation) often include prophetic teachings related to the end times, the return of Christ, and the future of the church. The book of Revelation is almost entirely prophetic.
In summary, prophecies are not limited to specific types of books in the Bible; they appear in various forms throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Poetic books are not an exception, though the way prophecy is expressed in poetic form may differ from the more direct pronouncements found in the Prophetic Books.