Episode 4: Why Are There 66 Books in the Bible?

Why are there 66 books in the Bible? 📖 And who decided which books should be included? In Episode 4 of our 5-Minute Bible Study — Getting to Know the Bible, we explore the fascinating history behind the 66 books of the Protestant Bible. You'll learn what the word “canon” means, how the Old Testament connects to the Scriptures of ancient Israel, how the writings of the New Testament came to be recognized as Scripture, and why the process was more than simply one person choosing a list of books. We'll also explain why different Christian traditions have different biblical canons and why understanding this history matters when studying Scripture. This Bible lesson is designed to be simple enough for beginners and understandable for all ages. 📖 Episode 4: Why Are There 66 Books in the Bible? Watch, learn, reflect, and continue discovering the Bible one lesson at a time. Next Episode: What Languages Was the Bible Written In? #BibleStudy #BibleCanon #BibleExplained Why are there 66 books in the Bible, 66 books of the Bible, Who chose the books of the Bible, Bible canon,Bible study, Biblical canon explained, Why does the Bible have 66 books, How the Bible was formed, Books of the Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, Protestant Bible, Bible history, Christian Bible study, Bible explained, Understanding the Bible, Scripture, Word of God