Overview of the Bible

Historical Scope

Authors of the Bible

Approx. 40 authors

Date of writings

Since the Bible was written thousands of years ago, detailing precise dates for books is not possible.

However, for many books, scholars have a very good time-frame to work with.

Scope of authors

40 authors

Scope of dates for books

First book, Job???

Written approximately ???

Last book written Revelation (New Testament)

Written around 95 AD