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Did you know?

The Bible was written over about 1,500 years by more than 40 authors from different backgrounds and places.

The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35: “Jesus wept.” The longest is Esther 8:9.

The Bible has been translated into over 700 languages, with at least one book in more than 3,300 languages.

The word “Bible” comes from the Greek biblia, meaning “the books.”

History & Timeline of the Bible

c. 1400 BC
Torah (Pentateuch)

Moses is traditionally credited with writing the first five books (Genesis–Deuteronomy) during the Exodus.

c. 1000–400 BC
Prophets & Writings

Old Testament historical books, prophets, Psalms, and wisdom literature were composed and compiled.

c. 50–100 AD
New Testament

The Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation were written in Greek by the apostles and early church writers.

381 AD
Canon recognized

The 27-book New Testament canon was formally affirmed at the Council of Rome and later at Carthage.

1611
King James Version

The Authorized Version (KJV) was published in England, becoming one of the most influential English translations.

Today
Modern translations

Hundreds of versions (NIV, ESV, NLT, etc.) make the Bible available in clear, contemporary language worldwide.