Bible Question?

Question

How many books are there in the standard version of the Christian Bible? The standard (most widely accepted) version of the bible is divided in two sections, the old word and the new word, right? If the old word is irrelevant, like I've heard a lot of Christians say, why is the old world (man's rule) still printed and used in modern bibles? The new word is Jesus Christ's word and rule and the old world man's regulations before Jesus came along, right? Like Leviticus, where all types of ridiculous regulations are established, like the approval of slaves from neighboring lands and the restriction of eating most sea food, even though I don’t like sea food myself. Another question, haven’t really read the bible that much though I’d like to, is the content in most Christian bibles identical, like are they written the same, word per word? Thanks :)

Answer 1

Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the Law (old testament) but to fulfill it. All is considered to be the inspired Word of God, thus all is important.



There are a lot of verses in the New Terstament that refer to the Old Testament so they really go hand in hand.



Leviticus was written as a guidline to the Israelites under Moses and relate mostly to the time they lived but a lot of the rules listed would be very benificial to us today. You mentioned the diet, I believe that a lot of our physical problems we have today could be avoided if we followed that diet. For example, pork, if it isn't prepared exactly right it can cause a ton of physical problems, same with certain fish. So it is more to maintain good health rather that restrictions.



As to Christians Bibles being identical, No, they are not. There are so many Bible versions now that kind of water down the meanings in order to make reading it easier. Most Christians would agree that the King James version is probably the best English translation. But with any translation you will lose some content because of the translation. I prefer the NIV because it is easier to read but I also like to cross reference it with many different versions especially if there is a passage that is hard to understand!

Anyway I hope that helps.



BiBle Factoids:

* 66 books

* 39 Old Testament - 27 New Testament

* 1,189 chapters

* 31,173 verses

* 810,697 words

* and 3,566,480 letters.

* The longest chapter is Psalm 119.

* The middle verse is Psalm 118.8.

* The longest name is in Isaiah 8.

* The word "and " occurs 46,627 times.

* The word "Lord" 1,855 times.

* 2 Kings 19 and Isaiah 37 are almost alike.

* The longest verse is Esther 8:9 with 90 words and 426 letters.

* The shortest verse is John 11:35; "Jesus wept".

* Ezra 7:21 contains all the letters of the alphabet except 2.

* Ezra the scribe was the first to preach from a pulpit.

* The words "boy" and "girl" "chapel" "coffin" "eternity" and "reverend" are only mentioned once - read on until you find them.

* The finest piece of reading is said to be in Acts 26.

* The name of God is not once mentioned in Esther, although it contains so much holiness, knowledge, love, and wisdom.

Answer 2

First, you may not know much about the Bible, but you hit the nail on the head. Historically, Christians based their understanding of religion exclusively on the New Testament, and always interpreted the Old Testament as a complex series of allegories. The earliest Christian lists of books didn't even include the Old Testament, although early Christian authors frequently quoted from it. It was included in the earliest Christian Bibles because 1) they interpreted many OT passages as allegorical references to Jesus, 2) they used the OT book of Psalms as a prayer book, 3) many early Christian theologians had written extensive allegorical commentaries on OT passages, and 4) many early Christian authors referenced the OT. But Christians did not begin to read the OT literally until the Renaissance, and they never practiced Jewish civil law.



Modern Bibles are virtually identical. The only differences are these:



1. Some translations, like the New World Translation, the New International Version, and the Today's New International Version were geared toward specific Christian denominations, and so "slant" the translation to make it acceptable to specific doctrines. (The NIV, for example, translates the same Greek word as "tradition" when it presented in a negative context, and as "teaching" when it is presented in a positive context.)



2. Some translations are not translations at all, but paraphrases.



3. Most translations are based on the critical Greek and Hebrew texts (that you can buy in most book stores). But the King James and the New King James are based on the Majority Text (which is a little more refined, but includes the same content).



4. Roman Catholic Bibles have a few extra books in the Old Testament (but these are historical and poetical books, and so do not significantly alter theology).



5. After studying the subject in college, I recommend the New American Bible or the New Revised Standard Version.

Answer 3

There are 66 books in the true Bible. The OT is never irrelevant, and never will be. If you read the books of the OT, you will find that the major thrust is pointing to the redemptive work of the yet to come Christ. The regulations established then had much relevence for the people of that time. While most of the regulations you speak of no longer apply, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to understand the words of the NT without them. Bible content will differ from translation to translation, as it will from doctrine to doctrine. The Catholic Bible includes books that were eliminated from other Christian Bibles, and the JWs and Mormons have their own interpretation as well. This is a source of much confusion in the world of Christianity, which is why we are instructed to seek the guiding of the Holy Spirit in these matters, who leads us into all truth. I don't know where you are regarding your own relationship with God, but I would suggest much prayer on the subject. If you have a sincere desire to establish a relationship with our Creator, all will be revealed to you with regards to what book you should read, which denomination, etc. If I may offer a suggestion, I would visit, and persue, something of a non-denominational body, as this will eliminate most of the legalistic stumbling blocks most people encounter when embarking on establishing a relationship with God. Be aware that there is a certain amount of the learning curve you will have to endure, but this should not be a major problem for you if your heart truly desires the Knowledge of the Father. Good luck in your quest, and I will pray for your success. Be richly blessed.

Answer 4

56 books in all are in the make of the whole Bible.....

39 books in the Old Testament

27 books in the New Testament.



Between the Old Testament and the New Testament was a 400 year spread.

The laws in the Old Testament(old covenant) was a period before Christ was here on earth in manhood. Those laws in the Old Testament was pertain to those people during that time. Which they would had to burn sacrifices such is lambs etc...for the pendants of sins.



When the New Testament arrived. When the Vail was torn and Christ arrived on earth the laws were the same however, the pendants different. Because Christ suffered and died we no longer have to sacrifice animals as they use to. The Lord also had mercy on them and there sins stating; Father forgive them for they no what they are doing. The New Covenant is the Blood of Christ. By asking him to forgive you of your sins they are wipe away and forgotten.

Answer 5

There are 66 books that make the bible. The two sections are the Hebrews scriptures ( Genesis to Malachi) the second is the Greek scriptures from (Matthew to Revelations). The first sections ( old testament) are mostly prophecies and the story of God's people: the Israelites. The new testament is the fulfillment of prophecies found in the old testament and in our days. Jesus teachings are also found in the new testament. All bible version contain the same stories. The entire bible is important and in harmony.

Answer 6

Most Bibles contain 66 books...39 in the OT and 27 in the NT. The Old Testament is far from irrelevant....it is the foundation for and contains the prophecies of Jesus coming in the New Testament. In Genesis, we read how Adam first sinned and brought a curse from God on the world and His promise to send a Savior for all mankind. Jesus is that one, true Savior, the Word of God in the flesh and the promised Messiah....Emmanuel, God is with us. It also describes the creation of the universe and the global flood that God sent because of the wickedness of man to destroy all living things on earth except for Noah and his family and the creatures that were saved on the Ark.



The rules recorded in Leviticus were given by God on how the Israelites should conduct their affairs to prevent them from straying from God's Word and plan and in dealing with the cultural issues of the time such as slavery, punishments, obedience to parents and authority, respect for God's Word, cleanliness, prevention of diseases, etc..., some were guidelines on what God considered good or not for the people of those times and some were dietary rules in an age without proper medical knowledge or means to test for parasites and diseases. Most of the rules only applied to people of those times but some were carried over or reinforced in the New Testament. The Ten Commandments are the ultimate source of God's laws.



There are many translations of the Bible that may differ in wording and grammar so it's best to read a few translations at once if you prefer modern wording with the KJV as a basis and perhaps a study Bible and concordence like Strong's. Slight variations in wording can have a great impact on meaning so it's best to stick with a Bible that follows the original texts as much as possible and one that does not add any extra-Biblical texts that are not the inspired Word of God or are corrupted versions.



http://bible.cc/genesis/1-1.htm

Answer 7

Answer coming from Brazil:



Our My, how many doubts! :D



CAUTION! In the midst of academic respect, even Christian, Bible does not consider a compendium of old and new words, but of Jewish Tanach (OT) and Ecclesiastical History (NT): A story respecting another story, not because they, or a story replaces a different story.



It was the Catholics who in the Council of Niceia reunited the two stories and drew this group of Bible. The Protestant, to me, did not protest anything, in fact, maintained the idea to continue united together two stories incompatible with each other.



In OT, the center of attention is the Alliance of blessings on Mount Garisim and Moises with his Law



In the NT, the center is Jesus and his message about the Kingdom of Yahwéh, announced earlier by John the Baptist.



And by last: NO! The writings of Jewish Tanach has several theories of literary composition:



OT - Theory of Sources: J (ancient and recent), E (old and recent), P, RF (Editor end - Deutheronomisth and P) and E (Editor - 3: Legal (Nomisthic), History and Profetico)



As for the NT, many theories, 4 copies of NT Greek full, plus 5,000 manuscripts, everything, A DIFFERENT OF ANOTHER.



Still have the theories of Complements and Fragments and all three Theories, Sources, Supplements, and Fragments, worked together for the realisation of the composition of the "Bible" that you have today, both Jewish, as Catholic as Protestant.



Do not been as saying that "the content in most Christian bibles, are identical, even if SE has TODAY, the idea that was word for word.



Any doubt, buy SKA, Introduction to Reading the Old Testament and KÜMMEL, Introduction to the New Testament



I hope I have helped to enrich their knowledge.



Markinho, Theologian and Master of Theology.



Sorry, I speak in English is not very good!



Greetings of the State of Rio de Janeiro

Answer 8

66 books total. 39 in Old Testament, 27 in New Testament. There is more to the old testament than the Levitical law. There is history and prophecies. Daniel has prophecies of the end times while Isaiah prophesied the birth and death of Jesus which is important because it happened the way he prophesied, reassuring us God did inspire the Bible. Also, Jeremiah prophesied about the past, how complete destruction took place before Genesis. (That's why scientists won't find the missing link between "modern" man and the "caveman". They were totally destroyed before the forming of Adam.) You also have the books of Poems/Songs/Prayers whatever you want to call them. They still work today.

Answer 9

I've never met a christian who would say any part of the Bible is irrelevant. The new testament is the completion or fulfillment of the old. It is one book. The old tells of the coming of the new.

Answer 10

hi,the answer to ur question is in the Bible,read plz Evrei 4:12,13 and u wil see that there its writen abt the power that all Word of God have including old and new testaments and in the old testaments contains prophecy which came true ( for example the Babylon's distruction and also the coming of jesus on the earth and the way He had 2come and many others reasons which are helpful for us 2day.

More than this,plz read 2Timotei 3:16 and u wil see that all Bible is inspired by God

Answer 11

It let's you know how God feels about things, and let's you know that things you see as nothing, has a big importance too God. But that is why Jesus had to come down, because we saw everything as no big deal. And the New Testament is the way we are to live this time around. This might give a little insight to why God is the way He is:



http://www.near-death.com/storm.html



Take care and may God bless you spiritually.

Answer 12

66 protestant

73 catholic

the bible says......2Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

2Ti 3:17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

jesus refered to scripture and the knowledge of it repeatedly in the new testament.he was refering to the old testament.

Answer 13

I disagree that the old Testament is irrelevant. It is the history of the world, more or less. If it is, then all history is irrelevant. Not to me. And you would like to read it? Then what is stopping you?

Answer 14

There are 66 books in the Bible. 39 in the Old Testament. 27 in the New Testament.



The Old Testament is not irrelevant at all. For instance:



Adam and Eve simply had to accept BY FAITH IN GOD that that they would "...surely die" if they ate of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, (and remember, God said "Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat...") for they had never known death before. Now, it was not the eating from the tree that was the sin. It was the hiding of themselves from God because they knew they were naked that was the sin. Had they not acquired knowledge of good and evil they would not have never known they were naked. It was their newly acquired knowledge of good and evil which caused them to sin. Their sin was attempting to hide from God. And isn't that still our sin to this very day; attempting to hide that which we know of ourselves from God?



It's interesting to note that they could not "cover" their nakedness to God's satisfaction, so out of pure love for his fallen creatures "the LORD God made tunics of skin, and clothed them." which required the very first shedding of blood for our sin. And men and women today are still falling short of covering their sin to God's satisfaction when He, Himself has provided yet again the only acceptable covering through faith in His Son Jesus Christ which has required the very last shedding of blood for our sin.



The Old and New Testaments beautifully confirm one another.

Answer 15

66 in the bible....if you want the most accurate translation from the greek and hebrew and stuff, you want the NASB, new american standard bible. if you want a bible where you can really understand in an easier language, you will probably want the new living bible or the new international version.

Answer 16

if Christians followed the bible literally you would get stoned for speaking in a public forum. do not speak woman or you will put to death......just being christian...not

Answer 17

Because we use the OT as a way to learn about God and the history of his people.

Answer 18

Go to ttb.org and listen to Dr. McGee on his Bible bus, go for a spin! He's explained all that for me and so much more! Its FREE!!!

Answer 19

If you don't understand the past, you will never understand the present or the future.