Reference

Who wrote the Bible?

Who wrote the Bible? A short, honest answer covering the human authors, the role of editors, and the doctrine of inspiration.

Updated 18 May 2026 · By the Bibles.co.uk editorial team

The short answer

The Bible was written by roughly 40 different human authors over about 1,500 years — kings, prophets, fishermen, a tax collector, a doctor and a tentmaker — writing in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. Christian and Jewish traditions hold that these human authors wrote under divine inspiration.

In more detail

The Bible has roughly 40 human authors writing across c. 1,500 years on three continents in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. Authors include Moses, David, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, the four Gospel writers, Paul, Peter, James, John and Jude. Christian tradition holds the Bible to be divinely inspired through these human authors.

Not sure yet?

Answer three questions. We'll recommend your Bible.

Looking for a Bible to dig into this further? The Finder pairs translation, edition and study tools to match.

Start the Bible Finder

Keep reading

Who wrote the Bible?

In more detail

Answer three questions. We'll recommend your Bible.

How many books are in the Bible?

When was the Bible written?

Compare translations