The Bible And The Other Books
Written by: Delbert Magusara Haim
August 30, 2012
Edited by: Kaye O.G.
When talking of religion, there are several books that were claimed to be the true written words from the holy one, thus these books are also called holy and inspired writings. And because of these things, religious people think that such books must be kept from any blasphemous acts of human foolishness. Majority, they use it by merely displaying in a prepared stand, table, and in altar, thinking that these could protect them from evil doings. And because these are holy writings some people use them to defend a lie by holding this book while making a promise. Do you think it's really true or just an inherited false tradition?
Further, what are these books that millions of people think are sacred according to their religious stand?
Apparently, there are hundreds of books that people claimed as “holy”, I would try to open a few and we will find out their distinctness in terms of holding a strong stand and foundation. To name a few, the following are characterized based on their beliefs.
1. Koran or “Qur-an” – for Muslim
2. The Vedas – for Hinduism
3. The Book of Mormon – for Mormonism
4. The Bible – for Christianity
Question: What do you think are the dissimilarities of the above-mentioned books that may however divided the beliefs of the people today?
Now, lets take a look of the contents taking every details evidently.
August 30, 2012
Edited by: Kaye O.G.
When talking of religion, there are several books that were claimed to be the true written words from the holy one, thus these books are also called holy and inspired writings. And because of these things, religious people think that such books must be kept from any blasphemous acts of human foolishness. Majority, they use it by merely displaying in a prepared stand, table, and in altar, thinking that these could protect them from evil doings. And because these are holy writings some people use them to defend a lie by holding this book while making a promise. Do you think it's really true or just an inherited false tradition?
Further, what are these books that millions of people think are sacred according to their religious stand?
Apparently, there are hundreds of books that people claimed as “holy”, I would try to open a few and we will find out their distinctness in terms of holding a strong stand and foundation. To name a few, the following are characterized based on their beliefs.
1. Koran or “Qur-an” – for Muslim
2. The Vedas – for Hinduism
3. The Book of Mormon – for Mormonism
4. The Bible – for Christianity
Question: What do you think are the dissimilarities of the above-mentioned books that may however divided the beliefs of the people today?
Now, lets take a look of the contents taking every details evidently.
"The Qur-an"
Qur-an consists of :
· 114 chapters (suras),
· made up of 30 parts,
· 6,616 verses (ayas),
· 77,943 words,
· and 338,606 letters.
Written: 610-632 CE
Prophet: Mohammad
Writer: Others (no mentioned name)
According to Islam, Allah appoints prophets, each known as rasul, or the sent one. These prophets are human but come under Allah's protection. Revelation is from Allah to humankind through the prophets. The final revelation went through the final prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Previous prophets included Isa (Jesus), Musa (Moses) and Ibrahim (Abraham). Their messages became corrupted requiring a new revelation. The Qur'an is perfect and unchanging and is the final revelation. Muslims believe that the Qur'an is an absolutely identical copy of the eternal heavenly book, in every detail. So Muhammad is not the author of the Qur'an; Allah is the author. The revelations were sent down (Tanzil or Nazil) (sura 17:85), to the lowest of the seven heavens at the time of the month of Ramadan, during the night of power or destiny ('Lailat al Qadr'). From there the Angel Jibril (Gabriel) revealed it (sura 25:32) to Muhammad and did so in stages up to 632 CE.
The Arabic word 'Qur'an' comes from the root 'qara'a', which means to recite or recitation. Recite was the command which the angel Jibril (Gabriel) asked Muhammad to do three times in July or August 610 C.E. in the Hira cave, situated three miles north-east of Makkah. The Qur'an is also referred to as 'Al-Kitab' (the book), 'Al-furkan' (the distinction), 'Al-mas'haf' (the scroll), and 'Al-dikhr' (the warning), as well as other names.
86 of the suras were revealed in Makkah, while 28 suras were revealed at Madinah. Portions of some suras were recited in both places, however. The suras vary in size and are known by a name or title, which come from the general theme of that sura, or a particular subject, person or event within. Each verse or portion of the sura is known as an aya, or miracle.
The Qur'an did not exist in its written form during Muhammad's lifetime. It was collated later.
Muhammad is said to have been illiterate. Muhammad remembered it so perfectly to give it to others who remembered it themselves perfectly, or wrote it perfectly, to be then assembled perfectly after Muhammad's death in 632. Scattered parts of the Qur'an were first collected under Muhammad's successor, the first Caliph Abu Bakr (of two years, died 634) by Zaid Ibn Thabit. There was a concern that people memorising the Qur'an might die or be killed.
Under the Caliph Uthman, Zaid Ibn Thabit was asked to produce a standard text and he took three or twelve colleagues to help. Six identical hand written parchment copies were made for a reading which were then sent out across the Muslim world. Other versions were removed. The Qur'an is usually read in Arabic although some use translations which have less authority (as they cannot be perfect).
A Qur'an is regarded as a sacred object. It must be approached carefully, held in clean hands and kept inside a cover when not in use on the highest piece of furniture in the room. It is placed on a stand, to keep it away from the floor, when read. Some people learn the entire Qur'an by heart and gain the title of Hafiz.
· 114 chapters (suras),
· made up of 30 parts,
· 6,616 verses (ayas),
· 77,943 words,
· and 338,606 letters.
Written: 610-632 CE
Prophet: Mohammad
Writer: Others (no mentioned name)
According to Islam, Allah appoints prophets, each known as rasul, or the sent one. These prophets are human but come under Allah's protection. Revelation is from Allah to humankind through the prophets. The final revelation went through the final prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Previous prophets included Isa (Jesus), Musa (Moses) and Ibrahim (Abraham). Their messages became corrupted requiring a new revelation. The Qur'an is perfect and unchanging and is the final revelation. Muslims believe that the Qur'an is an absolutely identical copy of the eternal heavenly book, in every detail. So Muhammad is not the author of the Qur'an; Allah is the author. The revelations were sent down (Tanzil or Nazil) (sura 17:85), to the lowest of the seven heavens at the time of the month of Ramadan, during the night of power or destiny ('Lailat al Qadr'). From there the Angel Jibril (Gabriel) revealed it (sura 25:32) to Muhammad and did so in stages up to 632 CE.
The Arabic word 'Qur'an' comes from the root 'qara'a', which means to recite or recitation. Recite was the command which the angel Jibril (Gabriel) asked Muhammad to do three times in July or August 610 C.E. in the Hira cave, situated three miles north-east of Makkah. The Qur'an is also referred to as 'Al-Kitab' (the book), 'Al-furkan' (the distinction), 'Al-mas'haf' (the scroll), and 'Al-dikhr' (the warning), as well as other names.
86 of the suras were revealed in Makkah, while 28 suras were revealed at Madinah. Portions of some suras were recited in both places, however. The suras vary in size and are known by a name or title, which come from the general theme of that sura, or a particular subject, person or event within. Each verse or portion of the sura is known as an aya, or miracle.
The Qur'an did not exist in its written form during Muhammad's lifetime. It was collated later.
Muhammad is said to have been illiterate. Muhammad remembered it so perfectly to give it to others who remembered it themselves perfectly, or wrote it perfectly, to be then assembled perfectly after Muhammad's death in 632. Scattered parts of the Qur'an were first collected under Muhammad's successor, the first Caliph Abu Bakr (of two years, died 634) by Zaid Ibn Thabit. There was a concern that people memorising the Qur'an might die or be killed.
Under the Caliph Uthman, Zaid Ibn Thabit was asked to produce a standard text and he took three or twelve colleagues to help. Six identical hand written parchment copies were made for a reading which were then sent out across the Muslim world. Other versions were removed. The Qur'an is usually read in Arabic although some use translations which have less authority (as they cannot be perfect).
A Qur'an is regarded as a sacred object. It must be approached carefully, held in clean hands and kept inside a cover when not in use on the highest piece of furniture in the room. It is placed on a stand, to keep it away from the floor, when read. Some people learn the entire Qur'an by heart and gain the title of Hafiz.
"The Vedas"
The Vedas has 4 parts
1) Samhita
2) brAhmaNa
3) Aranyaka
4) upanishat
Written/compiled: 1500 BC
Prophet: “No clear record”, it is only said; was came from Rishis (as many as 20 women / He)
Writer: “No clear record” it is only said; was compiled by: Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana
“The Vedas are the eternal truths revealed by God to the great Rishis of India. The Rishis saw the truths or heard them. Therefore, the Vedas are what are heard (Sruti). The Rishi did not write. He did not create it out of his mind. He was the seer of thought which existed already. He was only the spiritual discoverer of the thought. He is not the inventor of the Veda.”
It is difficult to pinpoint the exact date of origin of the vedas. In the ancient times, Hindus did not keep records of literary and religious works. So, historians have been left guessing as to when the vedas were actually recorded.
Author of the vedas
No human is believed to have written the vedas. They were transmitted orally through the ages before being compiled by Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana circa 1500 BC.
Types of Vedas
The Rig Veda
This veda is also known as the book of mantra. It is a collection of hymns and songs. This ancient text details the economic, political, religious and social background of the ancient Hindu civilization. The characteristics of both monotheism and polytheism can be found in the songs of the Rig Veda.
The Sama Veda
This veda is also known as the book of song. It is a collection of melodies. Actually, Sama Veda is said to realize the knowledge contained in the Rig Veda. This is accomplished through song and music.
The Yajur Veda
This veda is also known as the book of ritual. It was a guidebook for priests and contained prayers that were recited by the priests during rituals and ceremonies.
The Atharva Veda
This veda is also called the book of spell. It contains spells and charms used in the days of yore. This book depicts a clear picture of vedic society.
1) Samhita
2) brAhmaNa
3) Aranyaka
4) upanishat
Written/compiled: 1500 BC
Prophet: “No clear record”, it is only said; was came from Rishis (as many as 20 women / He)
Writer: “No clear record” it is only said; was compiled by: Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana
“The Vedas are the eternal truths revealed by God to the great Rishis of India. The Rishis saw the truths or heard them. Therefore, the Vedas are what are heard (Sruti). The Rishi did not write. He did not create it out of his mind. He was the seer of thought which existed already. He was only the spiritual discoverer of the thought. He is not the inventor of the Veda.”
It is difficult to pinpoint the exact date of origin of the vedas. In the ancient times, Hindus did not keep records of literary and religious works. So, historians have been left guessing as to when the vedas were actually recorded.
Author of the vedas
No human is believed to have written the vedas. They were transmitted orally through the ages before being compiled by Vyasa Krishna Dwaipayana circa 1500 BC.
Types of Vedas
The Rig Veda
This veda is also known as the book of mantra. It is a collection of hymns and songs. This ancient text details the economic, political, religious and social background of the ancient Hindu civilization. The characteristics of both monotheism and polytheism can be found in the songs of the Rig Veda.
The Sama Veda
This veda is also known as the book of song. It is a collection of melodies. Actually, Sama Veda is said to realize the knowledge contained in the Rig Veda. This is accomplished through song and music.
The Yajur Veda
This veda is also known as the book of ritual. It was a guidebook for priests and contained prayers that were recited by the priests during rituals and ceremonies.
The Atharva Veda
This veda is also called the book of spell. It contains spells and charms used in the days of yore. This book depicts a clear picture of vedic society.
"The Book of Mormon"
Prophet: Ancient Prophets, Mormon, and Moroni
Writter: Ancient Prophets, Mormon, and Moroni
Written: 2200 BC - 421 AD
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2200 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith as The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. According to Smith's account, and also according to the book's narrative, the Book of Mormon was originally written in otherwise unknown characters referred to as " reformed Egyptian" engraved on golden plates. Smith claimed that the last prophet to contribute to the book, a man named Maroni, buried it in a hill in present-day New York and then returned to earth in 1827 as an angel, revealing the location of the book to Smith and instructing him to translate and disseminate it as evidence of the restoration of Christ's true church in the latter days.
The books from 1 Nephi to Omni are described as being from "the small plates of Nephi". This account begins in ancient Jerusalem around 600 BC. It tells the story of a man named Lehi, his family, and several others as they are led by God from Jerusalem shortly before the fall of that city to the Babylonians in 586 BC. The book describes their journey across the Arabian peninsula, and then to the promised land, the Americas, by ship. These books recount the group's dealings from approximately 600 BC to about 130 BC, during which time the community grew and split into two main groups, which are called the Nephites and the Lamanites, that frequently warred with each other. Following this section is the Words of Mormon. This small book, said to be written in AD 385 by Mormon, is a short introduction to the books of Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, Nephi, and Nephi. These books are described as being abridged from a large quantity of existing records called "the large plates of Nephi" that detailed the people's history from the time of Omni to Mormon's own life. The book of Nephi is of particular importance within the Book of Mormon because it contains an account of a visit by Jesus from heaven to the Americans sometime after his resurrection and ascension. The text says that during this American visit, he repeated much of the same doctrine and instruction given in the Gospels of the Bible and he established an enlightened, peaceful society which endured for several generations, but which eventually broke into warring factions again.
The book of Mormon is an account of the events during Mormon's life. Mormon is said to have received the charge of taking care of the records that had been hidden, once he was old enough. The book includes an account of the wars, Mormon's leading of portions of the Nephite army, and his retrieving and caring for the records. Mormon is eventually killed in battle after having handed down the records to his son Moroni.
Joseph Smith Jr. said that when he was seventeen years of age an angel of God, named Moroni, appeared to him, and said that a collection of ancient writings, engraved on golden plates by ancient prophets, was buried in a nearby hill in Wayne Country, New York. The writings described a people whom God had led from Jerusalem to the Western Hemisphere 600 years before Jesus’ birth. According to the narrative, Moroni was the last prophet among these people and had buried the record, which God had promised to bring forth in the latter days. Smith stated that he was instructed by Moroni to meet at the hill annually each September 22 to receive further instructions and that four years after the initial visit, in 1827, he was allowed to take the plates and was directed to translate them into English. Smith's first published description of the plates said the plates "had the appearance of gold," and were described by Martin Harris, one of Smith's early scribes, to be "fastened together in the shape of a book by wires." Smith called the engraved writing on the plates "reformed Egyptian". A portion of the text on the plates was also "sealed" according to his account, so its content was not included in the Book of Mormon. In addition to Smith's account regarding the plates, eleven others signed affidavits that they personally saw the golden plates and, in some cases, handled them. Their written testimonies are known as the Testimony of Three Witnesses and the Testimony of Eight Witnesses. These affidavits are published as part of the introductory pages to the Book of Mormon.
Writter: Ancient Prophets, Mormon, and Moroni
Written: 2200 BC - 421 AD
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2200 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith as The Book of Mormon: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. According to Smith's account, and also according to the book's narrative, the Book of Mormon was originally written in otherwise unknown characters referred to as " reformed Egyptian" engraved on golden plates. Smith claimed that the last prophet to contribute to the book, a man named Maroni, buried it in a hill in present-day New York and then returned to earth in 1827 as an angel, revealing the location of the book to Smith and instructing him to translate and disseminate it as evidence of the restoration of Christ's true church in the latter days.
The books from 1 Nephi to Omni are described as being from "the small plates of Nephi". This account begins in ancient Jerusalem around 600 BC. It tells the story of a man named Lehi, his family, and several others as they are led by God from Jerusalem shortly before the fall of that city to the Babylonians in 586 BC. The book describes their journey across the Arabian peninsula, and then to the promised land, the Americas, by ship. These books recount the group's dealings from approximately 600 BC to about 130 BC, during which time the community grew and split into two main groups, which are called the Nephites and the Lamanites, that frequently warred with each other. Following this section is the Words of Mormon. This small book, said to be written in AD 385 by Mormon, is a short introduction to the books of Mosiah, Alma, Helaman, Nephi, and Nephi. These books are described as being abridged from a large quantity of existing records called "the large plates of Nephi" that detailed the people's history from the time of Omni to Mormon's own life. The book of Nephi is of particular importance within the Book of Mormon because it contains an account of a visit by Jesus from heaven to the Americans sometime after his resurrection and ascension. The text says that during this American visit, he repeated much of the same doctrine and instruction given in the Gospels of the Bible and he established an enlightened, peaceful society which endured for several generations, but which eventually broke into warring factions again.
The book of Mormon is an account of the events during Mormon's life. Mormon is said to have received the charge of taking care of the records that had been hidden, once he was old enough. The book includes an account of the wars, Mormon's leading of portions of the Nephite army, and his retrieving and caring for the records. Mormon is eventually killed in battle after having handed down the records to his son Moroni.
Joseph Smith Jr. said that when he was seventeen years of age an angel of God, named Moroni, appeared to him, and said that a collection of ancient writings, engraved on golden plates by ancient prophets, was buried in a nearby hill in Wayne Country, New York. The writings described a people whom God had led from Jerusalem to the Western Hemisphere 600 years before Jesus’ birth. According to the narrative, Moroni was the last prophet among these people and had buried the record, which God had promised to bring forth in the latter days. Smith stated that he was instructed by Moroni to meet at the hill annually each September 22 to receive further instructions and that four years after the initial visit, in 1827, he was allowed to take the plates and was directed to translate them into English. Smith's first published description of the plates said the plates "had the appearance of gold," and were described by Martin Harris, one of Smith's early scribes, to be "fastened together in the shape of a book by wires." Smith called the engraved writing on the plates "reformed Egyptian". A portion of the text on the plates was also "sealed" according to his account, so its content was not included in the Book of Mormon. In addition to Smith's account regarding the plates, eleven others signed affidavits that they personally saw the golden plates and, in some cases, handled them. Their written testimonies are known as the Testimony of Three Witnesses and the Testimony of Eight Witnesses. These affidavits are published as part of the introductory pages to the Book of Mormon.
"The Bible"
The Bible consist of two Testaments
1. Old Testament
2. New Testament
Prophets:
Writers and dates:
Humanly speaking, the Bible was written by approximately 40 men of diverse backgrounds over the course of 1500 years. Isaiah was a prophet, Ezra was a priest, Matthew was a tax-collector, John was a fisherman, Paul was a tentmaker, Moses was a shepherd, Luke was a physician. Despite being penned by different authors over 15 centuries, the Bible does not contradict itself and does not contain any errors. The authors all present different perspectives, but they all proclaim the same one true God, and the same one way of salvation—Jesus Christ (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). Few of the books of the Bible specifically name their author. Here are the books of the Bible along with the name of who is most assumed by biblical scholars to be the author, along with the approximate date of authorship:
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy = Moses - 1400 B.C.
Joshua = Joshua - 1350 B.C.
Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel = Samuel/Nathan/Gad - 1000 - 900 B.C.
1 Kings, 2 Kings = Jeremiah - 600 B.C.
1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah = Ezra - 450 B.C.
Esther = Mordecai - 400 B.C.
Job = Moses - 1400 B.C.
Psalms = several different authors, mostly David - 1000 - 400 B.C.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon = Solomon - 900 B.C.
Isaiah = Isaiah - 700 B.C.
Jeremiah, Lamentations = Jeremiah - 600 B.C.
Ezekiel = Ezekiel - 550 B.C.
Daniel = Daniel - 550 B.C.
Hosea = Hosea - 750 B.C.
Joel = Joel - 850 B.C.
Amos = Amos - 750 B.C.
Obadiah = Obadiah - 600 B.C.
Jonah = Jonah - 700 B.C.
Micah = Micah - 700 B.C.
Nahum = Nahum - 650 B.C.
Habakkuk = Habakkuk - 600 B.C.
Zephaniah = Zephaniah - 650 B.C.
Haggai = Haggai - 520 B.C.
Zechariah = Zechariah - 500 B.C.
Malachi = Malachi - 430 B.C.
Matthew = Matthew - A.D. 55
Mark = John Mark - A.D. 50
Luke = Luke - A.D. 60
John = John - A.D. 60
Acts = Luke - A.D. 65
Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon = Paul - A.D. 50-70
Hebrews = unknown, mostly likely Paul, Luke, Barnabas, or Apollos - A.D. 65
James = James - A.D. 45
1 Peter, 2 Peter = Peter - A.D. 60
1 John, 2 John, 3 John = John - A.D. 60-68
Jude = Jude - A.D. 60
Revelation = John - A.D. 65-68
The Great differences:
“The Bible and the Qur-an”
The Qur-an was written around 632 CE by Muhammad’s ancestors. Whereas, the Bible was written 1400 BC until 70 AD by about forty writers. According to the Qur-an believers, Muhammad was the last prophet in the Bible whom God appointed to reveal his words. But the Bible denied this claim by a seal because John was the last prophet of God.
The Bible said;
Matthew 11:13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
“The Bible and The Book of Mormon”
The book of Mormon came out in 365 AD and according to Mormon; this book is the other testament of Jesus Christ or the other scriptures of Christ next to the bible. They claimed that this book was made before the new generation after 70 AD period. But the Bible contradicted this claim, as John the prophet said;
"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." Revelation 22:18 & 19
"Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant," Hebrews 13:20
Thus the New Testament or the new covenant of Jesus Christ is eternal and no one could add or replace it, just as what Mormon did as he claimed that his book is the other testament of Jesus Christ.
In other words, the New Testament of Jesus Christ is sealed by his blood
“The Bible and The Vedas”
Because the book of Vedas has unknown existence in contrast to the Bible, therefore; there is nothing to be compared.
1. Old Testament
2. New Testament
Prophets:
- Abel (Luke 11:50 & 51.)
- Enoch (Jude 14)
- Noah (Gen. 6:13)
- Abraham (Gen. 20:6,7)
- Joseph (Gen. 41:16, 38-39)
- Moses (Duet. 34:10)
- Aaron (Ex. 7:1)
- Eleazar (Nu. 26:1)
- Balaam (Nu. 23:5)
- Joshua (Joshua 4:15 )
- Samuel (1 Sam. 9:15 -20)
- Saul (1 Sam. 10:6)
- Saul's men (1 Sam. 19:20 )
- David (2 Sam. 23:2-3)
- Nathan (2 Sam. 7:4-5
- Gad (2 Sam. 24:11)
- Ahijah (1 Kings 14:5-16)
- Elijah (1 Kings 17:1)
- Micaiah (1Kings 22:14 )
- Elisha (2 Kings 6:8-12)
- Jahaziel (2 Chron. 20:14 -17)
- Azariah (2 Chron. 15:1-2)
- Zechariah (2 Chron. 24:20)
- Isaiah (2 Kings 20:4)
- Jeremiah (2 Chron. 36:12)
- Ezekiel (Ezek. 2:1-5)
- Daniel (Daniel 7:15 -17)
- Hosea (Hosea 1:1-2)
- Joel (Joel 1:1)
- Amos (Amos 7:14 -15)
- Obadiah (Ob. 1:1)
- Jonah (Jonah 1:1)
- Micah (Micah 1:1)
- Habakkuk (Hab. 1:1)
- Haggai (Haggai 1:13 )
- Zechariah, the son of Berekiah (Zech. 7:8)
- Elizabeth (Luke 1:41 -42)
- Zechariah (Luke 1:67)
- Simeon (Luke 2:25 -32)
- John the Baptist (Luke 3:2)
- Jesus Christ (Acts 3:22)
- Agabus (Acts 11:28 )
- Disciple at Tyre (Acts 21:4)
- John the apostle ( Rev 1:10 -11)
- Judas and Silas (Acts 15:32)
Writers and dates:
Humanly speaking, the Bible was written by approximately 40 men of diverse backgrounds over the course of 1500 years. Isaiah was a prophet, Ezra was a priest, Matthew was a tax-collector, John was a fisherman, Paul was a tentmaker, Moses was a shepherd, Luke was a physician. Despite being penned by different authors over 15 centuries, the Bible does not contradict itself and does not contain any errors. The authors all present different perspectives, but they all proclaim the same one true God, and the same one way of salvation—Jesus Christ (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). Few of the books of the Bible specifically name their author. Here are the books of the Bible along with the name of who is most assumed by biblical scholars to be the author, along with the approximate date of authorship:
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy = Moses - 1400 B.C.
Joshua = Joshua - 1350 B.C.
Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel = Samuel/Nathan/Gad - 1000 - 900 B.C.
1 Kings, 2 Kings = Jeremiah - 600 B.C.
1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah = Ezra - 450 B.C.
Esther = Mordecai - 400 B.C.
Job = Moses - 1400 B.C.
Psalms = several different authors, mostly David - 1000 - 400 B.C.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon = Solomon - 900 B.C.
Isaiah = Isaiah - 700 B.C.
Jeremiah, Lamentations = Jeremiah - 600 B.C.
Ezekiel = Ezekiel - 550 B.C.
Daniel = Daniel - 550 B.C.
Hosea = Hosea - 750 B.C.
Joel = Joel - 850 B.C.
Amos = Amos - 750 B.C.
Obadiah = Obadiah - 600 B.C.
Jonah = Jonah - 700 B.C.
Micah = Micah - 700 B.C.
Nahum = Nahum - 650 B.C.
Habakkuk = Habakkuk - 600 B.C.
Zephaniah = Zephaniah - 650 B.C.
Haggai = Haggai - 520 B.C.
Zechariah = Zechariah - 500 B.C.
Malachi = Malachi - 430 B.C.
Matthew = Matthew - A.D. 55
Mark = John Mark - A.D. 50
Luke = Luke - A.D. 60
John = John - A.D. 60
Acts = Luke - A.D. 65
Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon = Paul - A.D. 50-70
Hebrews = unknown, mostly likely Paul, Luke, Barnabas, or Apollos - A.D. 65
James = James - A.D. 45
1 Peter, 2 Peter = Peter - A.D. 60
1 John, 2 John, 3 John = John - A.D. 60-68
Jude = Jude - A.D. 60
Revelation = John - A.D. 65-68
The Great differences:
“The Bible and the Qur-an”
The Qur-an was written around 632 CE by Muhammad’s ancestors. Whereas, the Bible was written 1400 BC until 70 AD by about forty writers. According to the Qur-an believers, Muhammad was the last prophet in the Bible whom God appointed to reveal his words. But the Bible denied this claim by a seal because John was the last prophet of God.
The Bible said;
Matthew 11:13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.
“The Bible and The Book of Mormon”
The book of Mormon came out in 365 AD and according to Mormon; this book is the other testament of Jesus Christ or the other scriptures of Christ next to the bible. They claimed that this book was made before the new generation after 70 AD period. But the Bible contradicted this claim, as John the prophet said;
"For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book." Revelation 22:18 & 19
"Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant," Hebrews 13:20
Thus the New Testament or the new covenant of Jesus Christ is eternal and no one could add or replace it, just as what Mormon did as he claimed that his book is the other testament of Jesus Christ.
In other words, the New Testament of Jesus Christ is sealed by his blood
“The Bible and The Vedas”
Because the book of Vedas has unknown existence in contrast to the Bible, therefore; there is nothing to be compared.