Bible
Bible
The Bible (pronounced /ˈbaɪbəl/; from the Greek: βιβλία, biblia, 'books') is a collection of religious texts or scriptures sacred to Christians, Jews, Samaritans, Rastafari and others. It appears in the form of an anthology, a compilation of texts of a variety of forms that are all linked by the belief that they are collectively revelations of God.
Etymology
The English word Bible is derived from Koinē Greek: τὰ βιβλία, romanized: ta biblia, meaning "the books" (singular βιβλίον, biblion).
Related Terms
- Old Testament: The first part of the Christian biblical canon, which is based primarily upon the Hebrew Bible.
- New Testament: The second part of the Christian biblical canon, discussing the teachings and person of Jesus, as well as events of the first century.
- Torah: The law of God as revealed to Moses and recorded in the first five books of the Hebrew scriptures.
- Gospel: The teaching or revelation of Christ, often referring to the first four books of the New Testament.
- Psalms: A book of the Bible containing a collection of religious verses, sung or recited in both Jewish and Christian worship.
- Prophets: Individuals in the Bible who were said to have been contacted by the divine to deliver messages or teachings.
- Apostles: The primary disciples of Jesus, the central figure in Christianity.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bible
- Wikipedia's article - Bible
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