Origins of the Bible
The Bible consists of two main sections: the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) and the New Testament (Christian Scriptures). The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew, with some portions in Aramaic, while the New Testament was written in Greek. The Old Testament contains the sacred writings of the Hebrew people, including the Torah, the historical books, the wisdom literature, and the prophetic writings. The New Testament, written after the death of Jesus Christ, focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus, as well as the writings of the apostles.
The texts of both the Old and New Testaments were written over many centuries, from approximately the 12th century BCE to the 2nd century CE. Initially, these texts were written in scrolls and codices and circulated among communities of faith. Over time, various versions of the Bible began to emerge, reflecting the theological, linguistic, and cultural contexts of the communities using them shutdown123