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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]]. See [[Biblical Canon]].</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]]. See [[Biblical Canon]].</ref>  The New Testament was originally written in [[Greek]] and the Old Testament in [[Hebrew]]; both have been translated into more than 2000 languages.

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.   

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 anonymous perfect [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] in the New Testament, as some believe, or more probably [[Barnabas]] or [[Apollos]],<ref>[http://www.judaismvschristianity.com/hebrews.htm Judaism versus Christianity. The Book of Hebrews. Who wrote the Book of Hebrews?] (judaismvschristianity.com)<br/>[https://bible.org/article/argument-hebrews The Argument of Hebrews] (bible.org)</ref> as no other plausible authors have been suggested (see [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts%2018:24-28&version=KJV Acts 18:24-28])

Most [[Christians]], Protestant and Catholic, agree on the 27 books of the [[New Testament]], but the Protestant Bible includes only 39 books in the [[Old Testament]] while the Catholic Bible includes an extra 7 books, for a total of 73.<ref>The Catholic Bible includes these books that are not included in the Protestant Bible:   

Most [[Christians]], Protestant and Catholic, agree on the 27 books of the [[New Testament]], and while the Old Testament of the Catholic Bible includes 46 books, for a total of 73, the Protestant Bible includes only 39 books in the [[Old Testament]], for a total of 66.<ref>The Protestant Bible excludes these books that are included in the Catholic Bible:   

# The Wisdom of Solomon

# The Wisdom of Solomon

# Tobit

# Tobit