A key component of Christianity's religious and cultural legacy is the Holy Bible, sometimes known as just the Bible. The Old Testament and the New Testament, which together comprise a wide range of books, writings, and teachings spanning millennia, make up the two primary divisions of this sacred literature. For billions of believers worldwide, it is a source of direction, inspiration, and spiritual insight. Christians regard it as the inspired word of God.

The writings that make up the Old Testament were written before the time of Jesus Christ and include laws, prophecies, historical accounts, poetry, and information about the covenant that God made with the Israelites. It contains well-known narratives about the creation of the universe, the Exodus, and the struggles faced by individuals like Abraham, Moses, and