Bible History
Language most of the Old Testament is written in.
Hebrew
This apostle wrote the largest number of New Testament letters.
Paul the Apostle
These two cities were destroyed because of their wickedness.
Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24–25)
This prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind without dying.
Elijah (2 Kings 2:11)
This Gospel contains the shortest verse in the Bible: "Jesus wept."
The Gospel of John (John 11:35)
Language widely used in the New Testament.
Greek
This New Testament book was written by Jesus’ brother and has only one chapter.
Epistle of Jude (Jude 1:1)
This judge led Israel to victory with only 300 men carrying torches and trumpets.
Gideon (Judges 7:16–22)
This prophet was called as a youth and is known for lamenting over Jerusalem, earning him the title “weeping prophet.”
Jeremiah (Jeremiah 9:1)
These ancient manuscripts, discovered in the 20th century, include some of the earliest known copies of Old Testament texts.
Dead Sea Scrolls
Empire that destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC.
Babylon (2 Kings 25:8–10)
This apostle wrote five New Testament books: one Gospel, three letters, and Revelation.
John the Apostle
This Old Testament woman became queen of Persia and saved the Jewish people
Esther (Esther 2:17)
This prophet had a vision of four beasts representing kingdoms and wrote while in exile in Babylon.
Daniel (Daniel 7:1–7)
This New Testament Gospel was written to a Roman audience and emphasizes Jesus as a servant and action-oriented Messiah.
Gospel of Mark (Mark 10:45)
Empire ruling Judea during Jesus’ ministry.
The Roman Empire (Luke 2:1, Luke 3:1)
This New Testament book tells the history of the early Church and the spread of the gospel after Jesus’ resurrection.
Acts of the Apostles
This Old Testament figure wrestled through the night and was renamed Israel.
Jacob (Genesis 32:24–28)
This prophet married Gomer as a picture of Israel’s unfaithfulness.
Hosea (Hosea 1:2–3)
This New Testament book is a historical account written to “Theophilus” and continues the story of the early Church.
Acts of the Apostles (Acts 1:1)
This Roman emperor is infamous for persecuting Christians, and tradition says some apostles were martyred during his reign.
Nero
The only Gospel that opens with a formal prologue describing careful research and use of eyewitness sources.
The Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:1–4)
This king saw the writing on the wall during a feast.
Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1-6)
This prophet was commanded not to marry as a sign of coming judgment on Israel.
Jeremiah (Jeremiah 16:1–4)
This book contains visions of a flying scroll, a woman in a basket, and encouragement to rebuild the temple after exile. It is often confused with another prophetic book that also includes apocalyptic visions of end-time kingdoms and symbolic beasts.
The book of Zechariah (Zechariah 5:1–4; Zechariah 5:5–11; Zechariah 4)