In Jain Dharma, books can be very different because different traditions preserved and organized the teachings in different ways.

Main reasons:

• Digambar and Shwetambar traditions have different scriptural collections and lineages.
• Some texts are original Agamas, while others are commentaries, summaries, or later writings.
• Language differences: Prakrit, Sanskrit, Apabhramsha, and regional languages make the style and wording different.
• Time and preservation: Over many centuries, some teachings were remembered, written, recited, or compiled differently.
• Purpose of the book: Some books explain doctrine, some describe rituals, some teach conduct, and some are devotional.

So the books may look different in wording, style, and even content, but they all aim to support Jain dharma, ahimsa, self-discipline, and liberation.

If you want, I can also explain the difference between Digambar and Shwetambar scriptures in a simple way.