General
What doe the Greek word 'Biblion' mean in English
Little book or scroll
How many languages was the Bible originally written in?
3
List the three parts that the Catholic Bible is composed of?
Old Testament, New Testament, Apocrypha
How many categories does the Bible break down in?
10
What does Pentateuch mean?
five books
Define the bible
The story of God into one complete book.it consists of scriptures as stories, poems and letters which encourage us on how to overcome difficult times and appreciate God.
What was the name of the process that was used to select the books of the Protestant Bible?
Canonicity
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
Name the category that recounts the history of the Israelites' and God's interaction with them?
Historical Books
Who is the Pentateuch ascribed to?
Moses
What are the two types of Bibles?
Hint: NOT versions but TYPES
Protestant Bible and Catholic Bible
What is the name given to the books that were excluded from the Protestant Bible?
Apocrypha
What languages were the Old Testament written in?
Hebrew, Aramaic
Define Prophecy
Messages communicated from God to humans, often through prophets, concerning the future, present or past
Name the books of the Pentateuch
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
What differentiates the two types of Bibles?
The inclusion of the apocrypha
What is the name of the organization that choose the books of the old testament?
The Council of Athenocias
What is the name given to the scrolls that contained the Apocrypha?
Dead Sea Scrolls
Name the category that contains a collection of books written to a general audience of Christians rather than to a specific church or individual.
General Epistles
What is the other name for the Pentateuch?
Torah
Which book refers to the Bible as the 'Oracles of God'.
HINT: New Testament
Hebrew
List the four criteria listed under the process of canonicity?
Authentic, Prophetic, Dynamic, Inspired
What does the New Testament detail?
It details the life an teachings of christ and his earliest followers.
List all 10 categories in order.
Pentateuch, Historical books, poetical books, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets, Gospels, Church History, Pauline Epistles, general Epistles, Prophecy
How many chapters are in Leviticus?
27