Bible

• Over 40 authors
• Old Testament written from 1400-400 BCE
• New Testament written from 45-85 CE

Old:

Law - includes 613 mitzvot

Prophets - messages from God

History - of the Jewish people

Writings - of the Jewish people

New:

Gospel - Jesus’ life

Letters - formal letters

Revelation - end of the world

• Not all Christians have the same amount of books
• Some have 7 additional deuterocanonical books not recognised by Protestants
• Some Orthodox have additional books not recognised by the Catholic Church