Top Christian Writers of the Bible

The Bible is considered a book of books. While Genisis, Exodus and Leviticus are filled with fascinating historical perspectives they are not considered the best place to start for knowledge about what it means to be a follower of Christ. The story of Jesus is contained in the New Testament, specifically in the first four books of the New Testament, including Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

1. John was one of the original twelve followers. John is credited for writing the gospel of John, written with a specific focus for people who do not have a Jewish background. John also wrote three letters to the churches of his time, 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John. In order of imporantance reading the gospel of John is a good strategy for starting to read through the bible. John is also credited for writing one of the most cryptic books of the Bible; Revelation.

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2. Mark wrote the shortest book in the first four set entitled the gospel's. Each gospel retells the story of Jesus, his coming to life, his ministry and his message for the world. Mark is the most concise retelling of these stories.

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3. Matthew, a tax collector and his recounting of the story of Jesus has alot to do with his perspective. Matthew's story will build on Mark's and will provide more details and answer some of the questions you may have from Mark.

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4. Luke was a doctor and as such his documentation was the most accurate. Now, you will not read medical details in his writing but much like a doctor he thoroughly recounts the actions and includes details that were not mentioned in the other three accounts of the Gospel. Luke is also credited for writing the book of Acts. A book of history, describing the events of the early church. It is fascinating to watch the birth of a movement that started in one small town, grew and spread through the entire world in a matter of chapters.

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5. Paul, he is credited for more books that any other author in the New Testament. Paul wrote Romans, First Corinthians, Second Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, First Thessalonians, Philemon, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. Romans is a difficult book to read, about theology. Theology is simply the study of God. The book of Romans is a complete summary of thought pertaining to a Christian world view. All of the other letters to the churches were writtten to correct a misunderstanding from the previous writings.

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6. James is considered a spiritual brother to Jesus and he wrote a small letter to one of the churches.

7. Peter, is the same Peter who walked on water and he wrote a couple of small letters as well. He was called the son of Thunder. Appearantly, he was not a man of many words.

8. Jude wrote and tiny letter at the end of the bible.