The first Bible was not written by a single individual; it is a compilation of various texts written by multiple authors over centuries. Traditionally, Moses is believed to have written the first five books (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) known as the Pentateuch or Torah. However, modern scholarship suggests these books were written by multiple authors over time, likely during the first millennium BC. The Bible evolved from oral traditions into written texts, with contributions from many scribes and prophets. The oldest parts of the Hebrew Bible date back to around 1200 BC, but the complete compilation took place much later.
Moses is credited as the first human author to write down biblical records in Hebrew, the ancient language of the Israelites. Yet, the Bible includes writings from many figures such as Ezra, Nehemiah, David, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and others.
In summary, the Bible was written by multiple authors over centuries, with Moses traditionally recognized as the first to write significant portions, especially the initial books. The compilation and canonization of the Bible occurred over time through various religious communities.
