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Shorter than you might think, the Bible consists of two parts: 27 short books and letters of the [[New Testament]] of the [[Christian]] [[faith]], and 39 books recognized by both Christianity and Judaism, known as the [[Old Testament]].<ref>Christianity adds a few additional books to the Jewish [[Old Testament]].</ref>  The New Testament was originally written in [[Greek]] and the Old Testament in [[Hebrew]]; both have been translated into more than 2000 languages.
 
Shorter than you might think, the Bible consists of two parts: 27 short books and letters of the [[New Testament]] of the [[Christian]] [[faith]], and 39 books recognized by both Christianity and Judaism, known as the [[Old Testament]].<ref>Christianity adds a few additional books to the Jewish [[Old Testament]].</ref>  The New Testament was originally written in [[Greek]] and the Old Testament in [[Hebrew]]; both have been translated into more than 2000 languages.
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The Bible is the biggest-selling book in history.<ref>The Bible continues to be the best-selling book ever. Americans alone buy 25 million Bibles a year, according to Publisher's Weekly. Bible sales are now reaching $609 million a year, with specialty Bibles available for myriad "niche" audiences, from motorcycle riders to campers, brides and archaeologists. "Immerse," a water-resistant Bible for troops overseas, is now available from publisher Bardin & Marsee. [http://www.washtimes.com/national/20070529-111815-7952r.htm Polls: Most believe Bible as God's word] - Jennifer Harper, ''The Washington Times'' - May 30, 2007] </ref>  In addition, the Bible has had an immense positive influence on literature, culture, and history.   
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The Bible is the biggest-selling book in history, a testament to its timeless and compelling message.<ref>The Bible continues to be the best-selling book ever. Americans alone buy 25 million Bibles a year, according to Publisher's Weekly. Bible sales are now reaching $609 million a year, with specialty Bibles available for myriad "niche" audiences, from motorcycle riders to campers, brides and archaeologists. "Immerse," a water-resistant Bible for troops overseas, is now available from publisher Bardin & Marsee. [http://www.washtimes.com/national/20070529-111815-7952r.htm Polls: Most believe Bible as God's word] - Jennifer Harper, ''The Washington Times'' - May 30, 2007] </ref>  In addition, the Bible has had an immense positive influence on literature, culture, and history.   
    
[[Jesus Christ]] himself may have written the perfect [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] in the New Testament, as no other plausible author has been suggested.
 
[[Jesus Christ]] himself may have written the perfect [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] in the New Testament, as no other plausible author has been suggested.
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==References==
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