The New Testament is composed of 27 books, containing a total of 260 chapters. It covers the interval circa 7 BCE to perhaps the mid 2 nd century CE .
Christians have many conflicting beliefs about the Bible.
The table below contrasts the beliefs of the conservative and liberal wings of Christianity. All of the text is true, and describes Jesus life and mission precisely, without error. Contains some errors, religious propaganda, and fictional material. Contains evidence of evolving beliefs among the early Christians. Usefulness All scripture is useful for guidance and spiritual development Passages referring to slavery , roles of women , etc.