I am a Christian, but can't say say I have read to Bible regularly. I have read some of the Bible, but it has been a long time since I have read consistently. When I was pretty young, as in a kid, I read the first 7 or 8 books. Recently, I have taken interest in the Book of Acts, and have read a good portion of it. I find it a much easier read than books in the Old Testament. I also find it interesting to read, because it discusses historical events in addition to the early days of Christianity.
The book of Acts is widely accepted by scholars as being written by Luke, who also wrote the Gospel of Luke. The book of Acts primarily tells the story of the apostle Paul as he travels to different cities and tells the story of Jesus to the people. Many scholars also believe Luke was a companion of Paul, and at times traveled with him. Luke is considered a great historian by many scholars. It is thought the book was written in the first Century (the only way Luke could have known Paul personally). This means there is not a whole lot of time between when Jesus lived and when the book was written. This gives it much more credibility and leaves little time for the story to be altered or fabricated. Of course we are to have faith regardless, but I find the historical pieces interesting.
The book of Acts is widely accepted by scholars as being written by Luke, who also wrote the Gospel of Luke. The book of Acts primarily tells the story of the apostle Paul as he travels to different cities and tells the story of Jesus to the people. Many scholars also believe Luke was a companion of Paul, and at times traveled with him. Luke is considered a great historian by many scholars. It is thought the book was written in the first Century (the only way Luke could have known Paul personally). This means there is not a whole lot of time between when Jesus lived and when the book was written. This gives it much more credibility and leaves little time for the story to be altered or fabricated. Of course we are to have faith regardless, but I find the historical pieces interesting.