How do I know the Bible is true? My Bible. Photo by author The Bible has been my go-to book for over thirty years and I never tire of reading it. Which other book would I read over and over again? This phenomenon in itself proves to me that it is no ordinary book! Not only do I read it for spiritual teaching and encouragement, but also because evidence exists for the reliability of its claims. Quick Facts The Bible is still the world’s bestseller, having sold over 5 billion copies. The full Bible has been translated into 724 languages (NT 1617 languages).¹ It was written and compiled over 1500 years by 40 authors. There are two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament (the Tanakh ) is the Jewish Bible, containing 39 books (the Torah, historical, poetical, prophetic and wisdom writings). The New Testament has 27 books: the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles and Revelation. Historical Accuracy The Old Testament The Old Testament was...