Ancient Books
The name of our current study is "How we Got the Bible". The purpose of this study is to...
What is, to build our trust in the Bible?
This number of books comprises the entire bible.
What are 66 books? (39 OT & 27 NT)
Copies of the NT in Greek, and written by hand.
What are manuscripts?
Ancient books were produced by hand. Naturally, there were errors. This is the name of the science regarding these errors.
What is Textual Criticism?
Some say Mr. Douglas is both handsome & incredibly brilliant. He says THIS is the way to determine if someone truly loves you.
What is sacrifice?
This writing style was practiced BEFORE the time of Moses
What are hieroglyphs and cuneiform?
In what language were the New Testament books written?
What is Greek?
New Testament manuscripts are divided into these two major types.
What are Uncials & Cursives?
These are the two categories of manuscript errors.
What are Unintentional & Intentional Errors?
Most people assume "to obey" means to do what you're told. They're partially correct. It also means to do this.
What is doing the right thing without being asked?
The first five books of the bible were written by Moses. What are they called?
What is the Pentateuch?
This writer is responsible for the largest group of NT books.
Who is Paul?
The Sinaitic Manuscripts were discovered by Constantine Tischendorf at this location.
What is St. Catherine's Monastery on Mt. Sinai?
Any of these five errors are considered Unintentional.
What are mistaking a word for another, confusing similar words, word division, over/underlooking words, phrases/lines & copying margin notes into the text?
Developing a relationship with Jesus is both difficult and somehow incredibly easy. However, you'll need to make a habit of doing these two things daily.
What is reading scripture & prayer?
Name at least 5 of the early writing materials
What are stone, clay, wood, leather, clay, metal and papyrus?
This language was normally spoken by Jesus, and was His native language.
What is Aramaic?
The Vatican, Sinaitic & Alexandrian manuscripts are considered the oldest and most valuable copies of the New Testament. Where are they located today?
What are the Vatican & British libraries?
Any of these five errors are considered Intentional.
What are spelling, grammar, harmonizing, historical difficulties & combined readings?
Opportunity Cost is technically, a business term. However, this concept is also applicable to our lives. How so?
What is saying "no" to one thing, in order to gain the "other thing"?
Parchment was typically made from these two animals.
What are sheeps & goats?
These are the four categories in which the OT is arranged.
What are law, history, poetry & prophecy?
Uncials are considered to be the most important group of manuscripts for this reason.
What are the oldest?
These two rules are considered the base of Textual Criticism.
What are the most difficult reading is to be preferred, and the quality of witness is more important that the quantity?
The "gospel" of the world, is to do whatever makes you happy. However, to be successful in this life and the next, you'll need a hefty dose of this virtue. (Begins with a "D")
What is discipline?