66 books (39 in the Old Testament, 27 in the New Testament). Note: Catholic and Orthodox Bibles include additional books in the Old Testament, often called the Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical books, totaling 73 or more.

Answer: A prophet was a spokesperson or messenger for God, known as a "man of God" or "seer." Their primary job was not simply to predict the future (though they often did), but to deliver God's message, calling the people to repentance and reminding them of the covenant they shared with God.   Explanation with Verses: Deuteronomy 18:18: God says, "I will raise up for them a prophet...

Did Jesus rise from the dead? Why is the Resurrection so important?   The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian faith. Answer: Yes, the Bible teaches Jesus was bodily resurrected on the third day after His crucifixion.   Biblical Explanation: Witness Accounts: The Gospels are filled with eyewitness accounts of Jesus appearing to His disciples and others after His death...

Theologically, the Bible is considered the inspired Word of God, and therefore infallible (trustworthy) and authoritative for faith and practice. Historically, there is strong manuscript evidence and archeological support for its general historical claims.