Bible Facts
The word 'Bible' comes from this Greek word which means 'book'.
What is 'Biblia'?
The Bible is divided into the Hebrew Scriptures and Christian writings. These two parts are called by these names.
What are the Old and New Testaments?
The stories of these 3 powerful Old Testament women are told in the Historical Books of the Bible.
Who are Ruth, Judith and Esther?
This is the last book of the New Testament.
What is 'Revelation'?
This is said in John 3:16
What is, "For this is how God loved the world: he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."
The Bible was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek and these two other languages (among others).
What were Latin and German?
This reed that grew plentifully in Egypt was used to make the early scrolls on which the Bible was first written.
What is papyrus?
This Wisdom Book of the Bible tells the story of a man who lost everything but remained a faithful servant of God and God rewarded him in the end.
What is the Book of Job?
This person received the revelation recorded in the last book of the New Testament.
Who was John?
Proverbs 3: 5 and 6
What is, "Trust wholeheartedly in Yahweh, put no faith in your own perception; in every course you take, have him in mind: he will see that your paths are smooth."
The Bible was written from around 900 years before Christ's era (B.C.E.) to around roughly this time.
What is 100 C.E.?
This is the name given to the volumes of works in the Bible. These volumes are further broken down into Chapters which are broken down into verses.
What are 'Books'?
This Wisdom book of the Bible is written in poetry form and is attributed to the works of King David.
What is the Book of Psalms?
This person's letters to the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians are recorded in the New Testament.
Who was St. Paul?
Philippians 4:13
What is, "There is nothing I cannot do in the One who strengthens me."
Sages and sacred authors wrote the Bible under His inspiration.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Catholic Bible has 73 books; this number in the Old Testament and this number in the New Testament.
What are 46 and 27?
If you unscramble these three words, you will get the names of three major prophets of the Old Testament.
AISIHA
LEKIZEE
MJREHAIE
Who are Isaiah, Ezekiel and Jeremiah?
The New Testament begins with the 'Good News' of these 4 Gospels and this book which tells of the "acts" of these people who spread the Christian faith across the Mediterranean world.
What are the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and the Acts of the Apostles?
This is known as the Great Commission and is recorded in Matthew 28: 19 - 20
What is, "Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you".
People often refer to the Bible as 'The Holy Bible', 'The Word of God' and this other name.
What is 'Holy Scripture' or 'Sacred Scripture'?
These are the 5 books of Law - the first 5 books of the Old Testament.
What are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy?
Also known as 'Ben Sira', this Old Testament prophet gives wisdom about good behavior and good sense e.g. Chapter 6 verse 37 says, "Whoever fears the Lord makes true friends, for as a person is, so is his friend too."
Who is Ecclesiasticus?
These are the general epistles of the New Testament in order.
What are, "James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Jude"
Revelation 22: 13 - 14
What is, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."