The Basic Instructions Before leaving Earth (BIBLE)
Authored by Holy Spirit
Publication Overview
The Bible is a library of 66 books (in Protestant and Jewish traditions) or 73 books (in the Catholic tradition) written by approximately 40 authors over roughly 1,500 years. It is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament, which contains the Hebrew Scriptures and focuses on God’s covenant with Israel, and the New Testament, which details the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the early Church.
The Bible is a library of 66 books written by approximately 40 authors over 1,500–1,600 years, centered on the unified story of creation, fall, redemption, and consummation. It is divided into two major sections: the Old Testament (39 books) and the New Testament (27 books).
Old Testament Structure: The 39 books are organized into the Pentateuch (Law), Historical Books, Wisdom/Poetry, Major Prophets, and Minor Prophets. This section details God’s covenant with Israel and points forward to the Messiah.
New Testament Structure: The 27 books include the Gospels (life of Jesus), Acts (early church history), Paul’s Epistles, General Epistles, and Revelation (prophecy). This section reveals Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises and the foundation of the Christian faith.