The Catholic Bible is a collection of sacred texts and scriptures that are considered authoritative by the Roman Catholic Church. It is the compilation of religious writings that form the basis of Catholic teachings and beliefs. The Catholic Bible consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament, encompassing a total of 73 books. These books include various genres such as historical narratives, poetry, wisdom literature, and prophetic writings.
The Old Testament of the Catholic Bible contains 46 books, including the books of Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, Proverbs, and Isaiah, among others. It incorporates books that are also found in the Hebrew Bible, although the Catholic canon includes several additional books and sections that are not present in the Protestant versions of the Bible. These additional books, referred to as the deuterocanonical books, are Tobit, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch, Judith, and First and Second Maccabees.
The New Testament of the Catholic Bible consists of 27 books, including the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. These texts outline the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the early teachings and letters of the apostles.
The Catholic Bible is regarded as sacred scripture by Catholics worldwide and serves as a source of spiritual guidance, moral teachings, and doctrinal understanding within the Catholic faith. It is often used during liturgical worship, daily devotionals, study groups, and personal reflection.
