The Layout
The Bible is broken up into what 2 parts?
The old testament (before Jesus)
The new testament (Jesus and after)
Who wrote the Bible?
God
Over what period of time in the Bible written?
A span of over 2,000 years
How Many languages has the Bible been translated to?
Over 2,500 languages
What is the most stolen book in the world?
The Bible
How many books in the bible?
66
How many people put the Bible writings into written books?
over 40
How many copies of the Bile have been sold?
Over 6 Billion making in the best selling book of all time
What was the Bible originally written on?
Scrolls
How long is the shortest verse in the Bible?
2 words "Jesus wept" John 11:35
What is the last word of the Bible?
Amen
Who wrote much of the old testament?
Moses
In what 3 languages was the Bible originally written?
Hebrew, Greek and some Aramaic
Where did the word Bible come from
The Greek word Biblia which means scroll or book
How tall was the tallest man in the Bible?
Goliath at 9 1/2 feet tall
How many books in the old testament?
39
Who wrote much of the new testament?
Luke
Who did God inspire to write the Bible?
Regular people Like Scribes, Fisherman, Kings, Royal Officials, Musicians, Prophets, Poets, Farmers, fisherman, doctors Shepherds and others
How many descriptions of Jesus are there in the Bible?
none
What are the longest and shortest books of the Bible?
Longest Luke
Shortest John 3
How many books in the new testament?
27
What 3 chapters are written about the same events and time period (called Synoptic)?
Matthew, Mark and Luke
How long ago and where was the Bible written?
about 1300 years ago in Present day Palestine, Israel, Egypt, and other parts of the Roman Empire
The Bible is the basis for what 2 religions?
The Jewish Faith (old testament) and Christianity (new testament)
How old was the oldest man in the Bible?
Methuselah at 969 year old