Who Wrote the Bible?

You’re in a conversation and someone says, “Who wrote the Bible?”

What would you say?

The Bible is the best-selling book in human history, but a lot of people don’t really know much about it. So, it’s not surprising that people wonder, where did this book come from? Why was it written? And, who wrote it? Those are all good questions.

The next time you’re in a conversation and someone asks who wrote the Bible, here are four things to remember:

First, the Bible is a collection of writings
Second, God used people to write down the words of the Bible
Third, the writers communicated what God revealed to them
Fourth, different books were revealed differently

Thank you to Dr. Steven Sanchez for his contributions to this video.

Further Recommended Resources:
In Defense of the Bible: A Comprehensive Apologetic for the Authority of Scripture, edited by Steven B. Cowan and Terry L. Wilder
Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible, by Paul D. Wegner

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[waynejennings]

I would say after watching this: Now tell me Who wrote the bible?

[Danielle-dypc]

How did they know it was god talking to them?

[ljre]

Today anyone who claimed they wrote a book that God dictated to them would be locked up.

[randomguy]

How is it possible that authors of New Testament were receiving inspiration from god? Revaluation stopped at Jesus. They were regular men. They weren’t prophets. They were Greek who wrote it 70 years later after the supposed death and resurrection of Jesus. They all contradict each other in some way. If god had talked to them directly as you claim, the book should be perfect, but it’s not.

[nttn]

Honestly why would they write this ancient book for no reason

[stillbill]

The Catholic Church at the “Council of Rome” in 382 A.D. finalized which books would be included in the Holy Bible. This is known as "The Decree of Pope St. Damasus" and reads as follows:
"It is likewise decreed: Now, indeed, we must treat of the divine Scriptures: what the universal Catholic Church accepts and what she must shun. The list of the Old Testament begins: Genesis, one book; Exodus, one book: Leviticus, one book; Numbers, one book; Deuteronomy, one book; Jesus Nave, one book; of Judges, one book; Ruth, one book; of Kings, four books; Paralipomenon, two books; One Hundred and Fifty Psalms, one book; of Solomon, three books: Proverbs, one book; Ecclesiastes, one book; Canticle of Canticles, one book; likewise, Wisdom, one book; Ecclesiasticus (Sirach), one book; Likewise, the list of the Prophets: Isaiah, one book; Jeremias, one book; along with Cinoth, that is, his Lamentations; Ezechiel, one book; Daniel, one book; Osee, one book; Amos, one book; Micheas, one book; Joel, one book; Abdias, one book; Jonas, one book; Nahum, one book; Habacuc, one book; Sophonias, one book; Aggeus, one book; Zacharias, one book; Malachias, one book. Likewise, the list of histories: Job, one book; Tobias, one book; Esdras, two books; Esther, one book; Judith, one book; of Maccabees, two books. (Note, Baruch was considered part of Jeremias in this listing; however, is listed separately in later editions). Likewise, the list of the Scriptures of the New and Eternal Testament, which the holy and Catholic Church receives: of the Gospels, one book according to Matthew, one book according to Mark, one book according to Luke, one book according to John. The Epistles of the Apostle Paul, fourteen in number: one to the Romans, two to the Corinthians, one to the Ephesians, two to the Thessalonians, one to the Galatians, one to the Philippians, one to the Colossians, two to Timothy, one to Titus one to Philemon, one to the Hebrews. Likewise, one book of the Apocalypse of John. And the Acts of the Apostles, one book. Likewise, the canonical Epistles, seven in number: of the Apostle Peter, two Epistles; of the Apostle James, one Epistle; of the Apostle John, one Epistle; of the other John, a Presbyter, two Epistles; of the Apostle Jude the Zealot, one Epistle. Thus concludes the canon of the New Testament. Likewise it is decreed: After the announcement of all of these prophetic and evangelic or as well as apostolic writings which we have listed above as Scriptures, on which, by the grace of God, the Catholic Church is founded, we have considered that it ought to be announced that although all the Catholic Churches spread abroad through the world comprise but one bridal chamber of Christ, nevertheless, the holy Roman Church has been placed at the forefront not by the conciliar decisions of other Churches, but has received the primacy by the evangelic voice of our Lord and Savior, who says: "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it; and I will give to you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you shall have bound on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you shall have loosed on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
St. Jerome was chosen to perform the translation who finished his work in 404 A.D. The very first Bible was published in 405 A.D. and is known as the "Latin Vulgate"; this was (and still is) the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church. It is interesting to note that the 7 books later known as the "apocrypha" (and considered “not Biblical” by protestants in KJV and other protestant Bibles) was (and has always been) part of the Canons of the Bible. These canons were taken out by Martin Luther during the Protestant reformation and not "put in" by the Catholic Church at the Council of Trent as many Protestant denominations incorrectly believe. Likewise, it is interesting to note that Martin Luther (in addition to the 7 Old Testament Books) also left out (for over a century) 4 books of the New Testament. They are/were Hebrews, James, Jude and the Apocalypse (Revelation). The New Testament books were eventually put back in; however, the 7 Old Testament Books remain deleted. An examination of the “left out” books (both old and new) coincidentally are books which support/bolster the Roman Catholic Doctrines/practices of Purgatory, Intercessory Prayer, Praying for the Dead, Salvation by both Faith and Good Works, the Mass, the celibate priesthood and reconciliation. The later councils: Carthage (391 A.D.), Hippo (393 A.D.), and Trent (1545~1563 A.D. which addressed the Protestant heresies) further ratified the Canons as Scripture.

[Zulkifli_sungkan]

Actually God inspired me today to write new version Bible 2.4 check it on playstore tomorrow
You can believe me without a doubt as you believe these people inspired by God to wrote Bible, by the way gospel of Mattew is Contradicting gospel of Mark and many more

[nanomachinesson]

If some one time travel with marvel comics we probably would have hulk as our god

[chadlayman]

"The bible is the best selling book in history" explains everything

[roosyana]

So everyone can write the Bible as long as he/she inspired by God. I can write the Bible also because I feel inspired by idea.

[FarmLifewithKids]

It is so sad how many disrespectful and ignorant comments are on this video. Those of you whose hearts are harden cannot comprehend. Those who want to know and hear Him, will! Period. It’s called faith for a reason.

[msf]

Thats where i Think Muslims are right that Bible has been corrupted... and its not the same what God revealed... So many aurthors and books written by so many self proclaimed writers of God Word instead of having a single Prophet as a writer.
I would like to know who selected that whether thus bk should be added in Bible ?
I would lik

[joannerodriguez]

how amazing that all of these writers had connections from God but at different times. How are these possible? but it was such an amazing long time ago that writers experienced and saw. They also wonder at that point of time too and are amazed.

[QueenGleaux]

I can truly believe this cause the Holy Spirit definitely helped me write out a few books! This truly makes sense to me. If you never truly had God reveal anything to you in a manner where the information is intense and you GOTTA write it down then you would never understand this. And none of it contradicts itself in the Bible. None! Now if there was a book where it talked about it's ok to beat women and here's the directions to enslaving people then I would side eye it: Islam. Cause God doesn't contradict himself.

[thankfulvoice]

Praise the LORD 🙏🏻
The Creator of the Whole Universe. Where does mankind stand in this whole creation if GOD wouldn't choose HIS children to know about HIM. Ephesians 1:4-6
All Gratitude to ALMIGHTY YESHUVA OUR SAVIOUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 🙏🏻 Amen

[abdulm_]

So I can write a book and call it the new bible? 😂

[ajmalvks]

While I was reading the Quran..this question has popped up in my mind..thank you for the clarity..God is almighty ♥️ May God bless his dutiful servants..✌

[poozer]

One thing I know for certain. None of the 3000 god's, man has created, had anything to do with it.
They're just stories, written by earlier man

[redgrange]

I would say Psalm 68:11
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it

[banqkaiqai]

Wrong Question....the real question is...?who is this people wrote the bibble according to..they don't even know each other..and why they dont write the bible the same time Jesus is still alive