The Bible, often referred to as the “Holy Scriptures,” is a collection of sacred texts that holds significant religious and historical importance for millions of people worldwide. It consists of numerous books, each with its unique message and purpose.
It is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament, primarily focused on the history and prophecies before the birth of Jesus Christ, and the New Testament, centered around the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian Church.
It contains a total of 66 books, written by various authors from diverse backgrounds, including prophets, kings, shepherds, and scholars. These books are further categorized into different genres, such as historical narratives, poetry, prophecies, and epistles.
Old Testament:
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| Genesis | Traditionally attributed to Moses |
| Exodus | Traditionally attributed to Moses |
| Leviticus | Traditionally attributed to Moses |
| Numbers | Traditionally attributed to Moses |
| Deuteronomy | Traditionally attributed to Moses |
| Joshua | Traditionally attributed to Joshua |
| Judges | Not sure but traditionally attributed to Samuel |
| Ruth | Not sure but traditionally attributed to Samuel |
| 1 Samuel | Traditionally attributed to Samuel |
| 2 Samuel | Traditionally attributed to Samuel |
| 1 Kings | Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah (still debating), possibly edited by others |
| 2 Kings | Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah (still debating), possibly edited by others |
| 1 Chronicles | Traditionally attributed to Ezra |
| 2 Chronicles | Traditionally attributed to Ezra |
| Ezra | Traditionally attributed to Ezra |
| Nehemiah | Traditionally attributed to Nehemiah |
| Esther | Unknown |
| Job | Unknown |
| Psalms | Various, including David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, and others |
| Proverbs | Primarily attributed to Solomon, with contributions from others |
| Ecclesiastes | Traditionally attributed to Solomon |
| Song of Solomon | Traditionally attributed to Solomon |
| Isaiah | Traditionally attributed to Isaiah |
| Jeremiah | Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah |
| Lamentations | Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah |
| Ezekiel | Traditionally attributed to Ezekiel |
| Daniel | Traditionally attributed to Daniel |
| Hosea | Traditionally attributed to Hosea |
| Joel | Traditionally attributed to Joel |
| Amos | Traditionally attributed to Amos |
| Obadiah | Traditionally attributed to Obadiah |
| Jonah | Traditionally attributed to Jonah |
| Micah | Traditionally attributed to Micah |
| Nahum | Traditionally attributed to Nahum |
| Habakkuk | Traditionally attributed to Habakkuk |
| Zephaniah | Traditionally attributed to Zephaniah |
| Haggai | Traditionally attributed to Haggai |
| Zechariah | Traditionally attributed to Zechariah |
| Malachi | Traditionally attributed to Malachi |
New Testament:
| Book | Author |
|---|---|
| Matthew | Traditionally attributed to Matthew |
| Mark | Traditionally attributed to Mark |
| Luke | Traditionally attributed to Luke |
| John | Traditionally attributed to John |
| Acts | Traditionally attributed to Luke |
| Romans | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| 1 Corinthians | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| 2 Corinthians | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| Galatians | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| Ephesians | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| Philippians | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| Colossians | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| 1 Thessalonians | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| 2 Thessalonians | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| 1 Timothy | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| 2 Timothy | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| Titus | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| Philemon | Traditionally attributed to Paul |
| Hebrews | Not sure but traditionally attributed to Paul or others |
| James | Traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus |
| 1 Peter | Traditionally attributed to Peter |
| 2 Peter | Traditionally attributed to Peter |
| 1 John | Traditionally attributed to John |
| 2 John | Traditionally attributed to John |
| 3 John | Traditionally attributed to John |
| Jude | Traditionally attributed to Jude, the brother of James |
| Revelation | Traditionally attributed to John |
