The Bible in Numbers*

ONE Bible split into two testaments made up from sixty-six books: thirty-nine Old Testament books and twenty-seven New Testament books. There were three original languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Over forty authors penned the divinely inspired words over the course of one thousand six hundred years, which includes the four hundred years of silence between the two testaments.

Personally, when I share what the Bible is I break it down in simple terms.

The New Testament is comprised of 27 books written by several others inspired by God, though most are written by Paul, a zealous Jew who persecuted believers before his own conversion. Reading the New Testament will challenge your lifestyle, give your life purpose, provide direction, and guard you from lies of this world.

Plenty of authors contribute to the 39 books in the Old Testament. Most Bibles are not compiled in chronological order, but each book does tie together.Many are easier to read than others, several detailed, few are wonderfully poetic, and a hearty portion include great historical references. I've given a brief description of each section and shared why I believe time is worth dedicating to devouring each portion of Scripture.