Sections Of The Bible
What was the first 5 books of the Old Testament called?
The Pentateuch
When was the first book of the Bible written?
1250 B.C.
What is the symbol for St. Paul?
Scroll and the Sword
What does a Literal interpretation mean?
What the scripture actually means.
What language(s) are the Old Testament typically written in?
Hebrew and Aramaic
Why are the Synoptic Gospels called "The Synoptic Gospels"?
Because they can be looked at together.
When was the last book of the Bible written?
100 A.D.
What is the symbol for St. Luke?
Ox
What does a Moral interpretation mean?
How the events in scripture make us act justly
What language(s) are the New Testament typically written in?
Greek
How many sections are in the Old Testament?
4 Main Sections
How many years was the Bible written over?
1000 years
What is the symbol for St. Mark?
What does an Allegorical interpretation mean?
A symbol/visual to convey the hidden meaning.
How many authors does the Bible have?
40 authors or 1 God
What is the last section of the New Testament?
The apocalypse
When was the canon of the New Testament published?
367 A.D.
What is the symbol for St. Matthew?
What does an Anagogical interpretation mean?
How the scripture relates to heaven.
How many books are in the Old Testament?
46 Books
How many sections are in the New Testament?
5 main sections
How do we know that Jesus' Ministry lasted at least 3 years?
3 Passovers occured in John's Gospel.
What is the symbol for St. John?
An Eagle
What interpretation is the following? -
"For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later about another day. There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his." - The author of Hebrews applies this event to the reality of heaven.
A. Allegorical
B. Literal
C. Moral
D. Anagogical
D. Anagogical
How many books are in the New Testament?
27 Books