OVERVIEW
lThe Bible consists of
66 books, written over a period of about 1400 years (1300 b.c. to
100 a.d.) by about 40 authors, not to mention unnamed
editors and compilers, in at least three different languages
(Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek).
lThe Bible is composed
of various types of literature including law, historical
narratives, poetry, drama, songs, proverbs, philosophical discourses,
prophecies, and letters.