What is the Bible?

It’s one of the most famous books in the world – a bestseller that's changed the lives of millions.

Check out our resources below to help you get a handle on what the Bible is all about, and dive in for yourself on our online Bible.

a devotional journal spread out on a table next to an open Bible and a candle. The pages of the journal show different literary genres of the Bible with illustrations for each one

Hear from the actors

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Oscar Isaac: Bringing humanity to the role of Jesus

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Kenneth Branagh: Telling the story with compassion

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Uma Thurman: A mother, a story, a deeper connection

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Mark Hamill: Exploring heroes, villains and miracles

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Sir Ben Kingsley: When faith, history and literature come together

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Pierce Brosnan: Portraying Pilate and the power of story

Learn more about The King of Kings

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If you’ve watched the King of Kings, you may have questions. Who was Jesus? What was his mission? And why would anyone think of a crucified...

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Is the life of Jesus the greatest story ever told? Why does Jesus matter? And why are people still so interested in his life thousands of...

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The 2025 film, The King of Kings, portrays the life, death and resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of Charles Dickens. But did Dickens...

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Worldwide, 71 per cent of people agree that it’s good for children to know stories from the Bible. The King of Kings is a new addition to...

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Get started with the Bible

Not sure where to begin?

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New to the Bible and not sure where to begin? Here are three top tips to get you going.

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Our Bible Q&A series explores the questions you've asked us about the Bible.

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One of the most asked questions about the Bible is 'what is the best translation?' It all depends on who you are and what you will be using...

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The Bible can seem overwhelming, boring and difficult, but a few basic tips can help you understand it more. Try these…

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It's possible to trace a story that runs through all the books from beginning to end. These 40 steps carry you through the story of God’s...

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Video resources to inspire you

Follow Andrew Ollerton, author of The Bible Course, around key sites from the Bible or join Dai Woolridge, an award-winning spoken word artist, on a quick journey through the story of the Bible.

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The Easter Series takes you from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection. With Andrew Ollerton as your guide, visit key sites like the Temple in...

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Welcome to a new trek as we head back to the city of Jerusalem. In this series, Andrew takes us to the steps where Jesus and his disciples...

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It's a big book – and as well as being a library, it's also its own story. We've broken that big tale down into three parts, all 3½ minutes...

Still got questions?

If you've still got questions about the Bible have a look at these free resources.

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An eight-session course helping you explore the world’s bestseller.

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Listen to The Rooted Podcast for in-depth conversations about the Bible and how we can apply it to our lives.