|This article forms part of the series| |Holy Scripture | The
Symbol of Faith |The Holy Trinity| |God the Father | The Holy
Spirit |Edit this box| The Holy Scripture is a collection of
books written over multiple centuries by those inspired by God
to do so. It is the primary witness to the Orthodox Christian
faith, within Holy Tradition and often described as its highest
point. It was written by the prophets and apostles in human
language, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and collected, edited,
and canonized by the Church. Above all, the Bible is a faith
document. The Nature of Scripture The Scriptures both are the
word of God and are about the Word of God, Jesus Christ. They
are God's revelation of himself, the word of God in the words of
men. The Bible is a witness to the revelation of God, and it is
a part of the active and living Holy Tradition of the Church.
Thus, if Tradition is the life of the Church, then the Scripture
is the primary language of that life. The Scripture—both Old and
New Testaments—is fund