The 66 Books of the Bible: A Simple Overview
A quick tour of the 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament books found in Protestant Bibles, plus a clear explanation of why Catholic and Orthodox Bibles count more.
Understanding the Bible
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What Is the Apocrypha and Why Isn’t It in Every Bible?
Tobit, Judith, Sirach, and Maccabees appear in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles but not most Protestant ones. Here is the history behind that difference and why the books are worth reading.
What Are the Gospels and Why Are There Four of Them?
Gospel means good news. Here is what each of the four accounts of Jesus sets out to do, why Matthew, Mark, and Luke are grouped together, and why four accounts are a strength.
What Is the Bible? A Beginner’s Guide to the World’s Most Read Book
The Bible is not a single book but a library of texts written over centuries in three languages. Here is a plain introduction to what it contains and how to begin reading it.