The Scriptures are composed of the Old and New Testaments.

The Old Testament Canon is composed of 46 books, and the New Testament Canon is composed of 27 books.

While the Old and New Testaments are made up of a variety of books and written in various literary styles, together they make up one story known as salvation history.

The Old Testament, while it has value on its own, should be read in the light of Christ for a full and proper understanding.

The Old Testament speaks of the deeds and words of God revealing Himself to His people in preparation for the sending of His son, Jesus.

The New Testament provides eyewitness accounts of the life of Christ and the beginnings of the Church.

The Old Testament prefigures the New Testament, and the New Testament fulfills the Old Testament.