The Bible
The Bible is Christianity's central sacred text, comprising 66 books across the Old Testament (39 books) and New Testament (27 books). Written over 1,500 years, it includes law, history, poetry, prophecy, and teachings about Jesus Christ. Read all 66 books free on Religions.app with verse-by-verse text, parallel passages, and interfaith comparison tools.
Old Testament (39 Books)
The Hebrew scriptures containing law (Torah), history, poetry (Psalms, Proverbs, Job), and prophecy. Click any book to read its complete text with English translation.
New Testament (27 Books)
The Christian New Covenant scriptures containing the life and teachings of Jesus (Gospels), apostolic letters, and Revelation. Click any book to read its complete text with English translation.
What is the Bible?
The Bible is the holy scripture of Christianity, believed by Christians to reveal God's character and purpose for humanity. It was written over approximately 1,500 years by different authors and consists of 66 books divided into two main sections: the Old Testament (Hebrew scriptures) and the New Testament (Christian scriptures).
The Old Testament contains the foundational narratives of creation, the covenant with Abraham, the exodus from Egypt, the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and the history of ancient Israel. It includes wisdom literature (Psalms, Proverbs, Job) and prophetic books (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel) that foreshadow the coming of Christ.
The New Testament focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as revealed through four Gospel accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), the Acts of the Apostles, and epistles (letters) from early Christian leaders. It culminates in the Book of Revelation, depicting Christ's final return and the end of the world.
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How many books are in the Bible?
The Bible contains 66 books total: 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament. Different Christian traditions (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant) may include additional books known as the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical books.
Is the Bible free to read online?
Yes. Religions.app provides the complete Bible free online with all 66 books and verse-by-verse English translation, accessible to anyone without subscription required.
What is the difference between the Old and New Testament?
The Old Testament contains the Hebrew scriptures written before Jesus, including creation narratives, law, history, poetry, and prophecy. The New Testament contains scriptures written after Jesus, focusing on his life, teachings, death, resurrection, and the early Christian church.
What language was the Bible originally written in?
The Old Testament was written primarily in Hebrew with some Aramaic sections. The New Testament was written in Koine Greek. Religions.app provides the Bible in English translation for accessibility.