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Definition:
The word Bible is derived from the Greek term biblia, the plural form of
biblion, or book. The Bible may be treated as a book, but it is really a
collection of books which comprise the holy scriptures of
Christianity.
There is a total of 66 books, 39 coming from the Jewish tradition and the rest coming
from Christianity itself.
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Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
Related Resources:
What is Christianity?
What are the various Christian groups, denominations, sects and heresies? What are some key concepts in Christian theology? What are some of the most important events in Christian history? All of this and more are covered in the Christianity FAQ.Judaism FAQ
Exploration of important terms, concepts and people relevant to the study of Judaism and Jewish history.Bible FAQ
The "Bible" is a central feature in the religious beliefs and devotions of most Christians - and a major portion of it, known as the "Old Testament," is important to Jews. Muslims, whose holy scriptures are collected in the Qur'an, also revere the Bible. But just what is the Bible? What is contained in it, where did it come from, and how reliable is it? This developing FAQ will present historical and critical information about the Bible and biblical scholarship.
Further Reading:
Oxford Illustrated History of the Bible
Who wrote the Bible? How is it used, and what are the different translations like? These questions are among the first asked by anyone interested in studying the Bible, but the answers are often contained in a multitude of books, many of which are often more academic than what most people need. There is a market, then, for a single volume which covers a multitude of topics - and this fits the bill. Read Review... | Compare Prices
