Structure
What are the two (2) sections of the Bible?
The Old Testament and the New Testament
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73
What does covenant mean?
Promise.
What is the primary story revealed throughout the whole Bible?
God's relationship with humanity.
What are the first three (3) words in the Old Testament?
In the beginning.
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
The Bible is not just one book, it is like a _________
Library
What does the word Psalm mean?
Psalm comes from the Greek word psalmos, meaning a song sung to a harp or stringed instrument.
Name one of the main things the Sacred Scriptures Reveal
Who God is, Who we are, How Sin entered into the world, God's covenant and promises, God's plan for salvation
Who wrote the Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
How many books are in the Pentateuch?
5
What are the first five (5) books of the Bible are called?
(2 titles)
Pentateuch or
Torah
What does the word Pentateuch mean?
"5 scrolls"
Why did God create us?
God made us to know and love Him.
What is the last book of the Bible?
Revelation
How many books are in the Catholic Old Testament?
46
By when were most of the New Testament Books written?
The 1st Century A.D.
What is another name for the Torah?
Pentateuch
Name at least two (2) books from the Pentateuch (Torah).
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
How many Psalms are in the Bible?
150
Name a type of literary genres in the Bible.
History, biography, poetry, hymns, parables, prophecies, laws
Who or what is the Magisterium?
Leadership (authority) of the Church
What does the word "testament" mean?
From the Latin word testamentes, meaning covenant. (promise)
Name at least two (2) of the Major Prophets.
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
What are the names of at least two (2) groups whom Paul addressed with his letters?
Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians Timothy, Titus, Philomen