The Letters (or epistles), 21 in all, were written by
various Christian leaders; Paul, James, Peter, John, Jude, and anonymous Hebrews,
to provide advice and guidance to early Christian communities regarding the
church.
Revelation is the last book in the New Testament and its
author is not entirely agreed upon, though it is traditionally attributed to
the apostle John. It is written in a genre common to Judaism at the time,
apocalypse, and filled with images and symbolism. It begins with seven letters
to various churches in parts of Asia, and then offers a presentation of the
meaning of life, and predicts the fall of Rome and the conversion of Jerusalem
into a heavenly city, and some say the end of the world.
This concludes our brief summary and history of the
Christian Bible. It is an incredible piece of literature, and many Christians
spend a lifetime reading and interpreting it to understand how God wants them
to lead their lives. Its use of history, metaphors, and symbolism make it
diversely interpretable and therefore highly controversial because of its
importance within Christianity, and believers’ strong attachment to its
messages.
Sources:
Patheos.com
bbc.co.uk/religion
lifehopeandtructh.com
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