Scientists have identified the true authors of biblical texts: new research reveals intriguing findings.

Professor Elizabeth Polcer, a biblical scholar from Villanova University in Pennsylvania, believes that over 40 individuals are likely authors of the central Christian text. This was reported by the British publication Daily Mail, as noted by UNN.

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According to the scholar, identifying the individuals who wrote the Bible is "quite challenging" due to a variety of reasons ranging from philological to historical. She is convinced that the Bible was not written all at once, but is actually a collection of writings, the oldest of which may date back as far as 3500 years.

She points out that in some cases, it is known who specifically authored a book of the Bible, but in others, it remains a subject of debate.

The authorship of the four Gospels, traditionally attributed to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, is also highly questionable.

She notes that other books provoke less debate, particularly those written by King Solomon ("Song of Songs") or the Apostle Paul ("First Letter to Timothy"), but even here, questions about the authenticity of authorship arise. Meanwhile, the Psalms, attributed to David, are likely his work.

Philip Almond, a historian of religious culture from the University of Queensland in Australia, considers the authorship of the Bible to be "complex and problematic."

"This is partly because it is difficult to identify specific authors," he said, adding that the Bible was originally written in ancient languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.

He is convinced that the question of establishing authorship will remain a contentious topic, but it will certainly encourage authors "to continue their research."

Reminder

In 2023, scientists in the Vatican discovered a biblical text that is 1750 years old, finding a Syriac translation of the Gospel of Matthew using ultraviolet photography.