How many books are in the Bible?

The Bible contains 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

What is the longest book in the Bible?

Psalms is the longest book with 150 chapters, while 3 John is the shortest.

What are the main sections of the Bible?

The Old Testament includes the Pentateuch, Historical books, Wisdom literature, and Prophets. The New Testament includes the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Revelation.

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Esther

Old TestamentHistorical

Traditional author: Unknown

Overview

Esther tells how a Jewish queen in Persia risked her life to save her people from a plot of genocide, revealing God's hidden providence.

Key Themes

ProvidenceCourageDeliveranceIdentityJustice

Chapters

10 chapters

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