The Bible wasn't "started" in one specific place. It's a collection of texts written over centuries by various authors in different locations, primarily in the ancient Near East.
Here's a breakdown:
* Old Testament: Most of the Old Testament (also known as the Hebrew Bible or Tanakh) was written in Hebrew, with some portions in Aramaic. The texts originated in the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah, which correspond roughly to modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Jordan and Syria. Locations like Jerusalem, Babylon (during the Babylonian exile), and possibly Alexandria (for the Septuagint translation) were significant.
* New Testament: The New Testament was written in Koine Greek. The events described in the Gospels took place in Judea and Galilee (modern-day Israel and Palestine). The letters of Paul and other New Testament authors were written from various locations throughout the Roman Empire, including cities like Ephesus, Corinth, Rome, and others in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and Greece.
So, there isn't a single birthplace for the Bible. It's a collection of writings that emerged from different places over a long period.