What is the biblical?

The biblical canon refers to the collection of books that are considered authoritative scripture by a particular religious community. For Christians, the Old Testament consists of books primarily written in Hebrew (with some Aramaic), which are also recognized as scripture by Judaism, though the arrangement and names of some books may differ. The New Testament is a collection of books written in Greek and focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus%20Christ, as well as the beginnings of the Christian church.

Different Christian denominations have slightly varying canons. For example, the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches include additional books (often called deuterocanonical or apocryphal) in their Old Testament that are not part of the Protestant Old Testament canon. The process by which these books were selected and recognized as authoritative is known as Canonization.

The Bible is not just a single book written at one time. It's a collection of diverse texts written over many centuries by various authors. It contains different genres, including historical narratives, poetry, law, prophecy, letters, and apocalyptic literature. Therefore, understanding the historical and Cultural%20Context of each book is crucial for interpretation.

Biblical%20Interpretation (also called hermeneutics) is the study of how to understand and explain the meaning of the Bible. There are different approaches to biblical interpretation, ranging from literal readings to more allegorical or symbolic interpretations. Some scholars use historical-critical methods to analyze the text's authorship, date, and sources.

Theology is the systematic study of religious beliefs and doctrines. Biblical texts are the primary source material for Christian theology. Major theological themes found in the Bible include the nature of God, creation, sin, salvation, the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, and eschatology (the study of the end times).