The Bible consists of more than just one book: it is a whole library of 66 books written by approximately 40 writers. Some of them were kings, for example David and Salomon. Others were scientists and physicians, for example Isaiah and Luke. Others were theologians, for example Ezra and Paul. Some of them were government officials, for example Moses, Daniel and Nehemiah. Others were farmers and fishermen, for example Amos and Peter. Others were musicians, for example Asaf and Korach's children. Some were prophets, for example Ezekiel, Joel and others. It was written over a period of approximately 1500 years.

It is remarkable that despite its diversity the Bible forms a complete and coherent whole. The reason is that the writers did not write on their own authority but were inspired by God's Holy Spirit. Many among them emphasize that God Himself commissioned them to write everything down. The Bible is God's word to the people.

The Bible is divided into the old testament with 39 books and the new testament with 27 books (Testament means covenant: the covenant God made with mankind). To make research easier later on the books were divided into chapters and the chapters into verses.

The Bible is the most read book ever. There is no book like it, since God makes Himself known to us by it. It is an inexhaustible source, so rich that you actually don't need to read other books anymore. The Bible is God's word. 

The image of a holy collection of biblical books inspired by God is very old. The two stone tables on which the finger of God wrote the Ten Commandments were kept in the Arc of the Covenant. The collection and selection of the writings of the Old Testament took place over several centuries and was completed by Ezra. The complete collection of New Testament books was already circulating before 200 A.D. without many differences between the different collections. The current form of our canon was determined in the fourth century.