I was wondering if anyone has studied enough religious texts/holy books that they can answer this question: what is the 'format' of most holy books? For example, the Holy Bible of Christianity is laid out in books, with certain authors and such [the Corinthians, Mark, etc.], and within each is numbered passages. Are most religious books written this way? Or are others written in a more straight-forward manner, a more poetical manner, etc? I realize there are hundreds of religions and their respective books, but I am looking for the most common method [perhaps of just the main religions] of outlining/setting up of a holy book. Thanks!