Language
What language was the Old Testament written in?
Hebrew
How many books are in the Bible?
66
The Bible
βίβλος - the greek word called "bíblos" means "The Book."
How long did it take to write the entire Bible?
Over 1,500 years.
How are the books of the Old Testament categorized?
The Law, History, Poetry, Prophets
What language was the New Testament written in?
Greek
How many books in the Old Testament?
39
OT
Old Testament
How many authors wrote the Bible?
How are the books of the New Testament categorized?
Gospels, Church History, Letters, Prophecy
How did the Bible get translated into English?
Around 400 A.D. the Bible was translated from the original languages into Latin because the church grew from Israel to Rome.
Around 1380 A.D. John Wycliffe, an English professor and theologian believed that the church leaders were teaching the people ideas that went against the Bible. Therefore, he translated the Bible from Latin to English so the people could read the Bible for themselves.
The Pope in Rome was so angry by Wycliffe's teachings and his translation of the Bible into English, that 44 years after Wycliffe had died, the Pope ordered that his bones be dug-up, crushed, and scattered in the river! After that, other people were persecuted for copying or reading translated Bibles.
How many books in the New Testament?
27
NT
New Testament
What kind of people wrote the Bible?
Examples: Fisherman, King, Prophet, Warrior, Poet, Shepherd, Doctor, Tax Collector, Disciple of Jesus
How was the Bible copied?
Ancient Times- by hand on scrolls, using papyrus (plant based material) or parchment (animal skin) paper.
2nd and 3rd Century B.C.- by hand on a codex (book-like format), using papyrus or parchment paper.
1440 AD- The Printing Press was created and the Bible was the first book printed. After that Bible production and Bible translation grew rapidly.
Why were the books of the Bible chosen over other writings?
Old Testament Books:
1. Writings affirmed by Jesus.
2. Claims of "divine authority"
3. Unified story of the people of Israel
New Testament Books:
1. Written by Apostles of Jesus or under their influence
2. Immediate acceptance by the early church
3. Content was unified
A person who speaks the words of God.
Prophet
How are the books of the Bible named?
By author, by recipient or by topic
What is the first book of the Bible and what does the name mean?
Genesis- "Beginnings"
A special promise made between God and a person/group of people.
A covenant.