The number of books in the Bible depends on the religious tradition and the specific canon considered:
- The most common Christian Bible, especially Protestant versions, contains 66 books in total: 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament
- The Old Testament documents ancient Israel's history and teachings, while the New Testament focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus and the early Christian church
- The Catholic Bible includes additional books known as the deuterocanonical books, bringing the total to 73 books
- The Orthodox Christian Bible contains even more books, typically between 75 and 79, depending on the tradition
- The Jewish Bible (Tanakh) usually contains 24 books , which correspond to the same texts as the Christian Old Testament but are arranged and divided differently
In summary, the Protestant Bible has 66 books, the Catholic Bible 73, and the Orthodox Bible around 75-79, while the Jewish Tanakh has 24 books. The total number varies based on religious tradition and canonization history.
