The Bible by Unknown
The Bible is the central religious text of Christianity, comprising the Old and New Testaments. It features a diverse collection of writings including historical narratives, poetry, prophecies, and teachings. These texts chronicle the relationship between God and humanity, detail the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and follow the early Christian church. Considered divinely inspired by believers, it serves as a foundational guide for faith and practice, influencing countless aspects of culture and society worldwide.
The 19th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- -1400
- Nationality
- Jewish
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1200-1600
- Original Language
- Hebrew, aramaic, greek
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- Alternate Titles
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- Bíblia, Volume I
- Chronological Study Bible
- King James Version Classic Companion Bible
- Pismo święte Starego I Nowego Testamentu. Biblia Tysiąclecia
- Scriptures
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