ARTICLE 02 · 8 min read
How Did We Get the Bible?
Many people wonder: The Bible was written thousands of years ago — how do we know today's version is trustworthy?
This lesson traces the Bible's journey — from when it was first written and copied, to how it reached us today.
Where it began
Original Languages
עִבְרִית
79%
Hebrew
Most of the Old Testament
Κοινή
18%
Greek
Entire New Testament
ܐܪܡܝܐ
3%
Aramaic
Small portions of Daniel & Ezra
Across the centuries
Manuscript Timeline
Pentateuch Written
Foundation of Israel's faith: Law, history, God's covenant with His people.
On the map
Bible Manuscript Map
Key locations where Scripture was written, copied, translated, and preserved through centuries.
Why it's reliable
Why Is the Bible Considered Reliable?
The Bible hasn't just survived time — it's been preserved with remarkable accuracy. The New Testament alone has thousands of ancient manuscripts, far more than other ancient works.
Minor variations exist between copies, but the core message remains consistent. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947) showed the Old Testament barely changed after thousands of years.
If the Bible is this reliable, the question isn't "Is it true?" anymore. It's: "What does it say about YOUR future?"
Still wondering