Terms
The entire body of writings of a specific language, period, or people
What is Literature
The bible is a collection of .......how many books?
What is 66
The latin name for Mary's song of praise
Magnificat
A class or category of literature having a particular form, content, or technique
What is Genre
The Greek word biblia means
books (plural)
An announcement (Gabriel told Mary)
Annunciation
A short allegorical story designed to ilustrate or teach a truth or principle
What is parable
The bible was written by how many persons or people
more than one, but we don't know how many for sure
Since mary was pregnant for 9 months, church traditions says the annunciation would have been
March 25th
A story or account of events or experiences that can be either true or fiction.
What is Narrative
How many years did it take for the Bible to be written
Abt 1000
When Gabriel told Mary she was pregnant - Mary's response was....
How could this be
means "books" Inspired by the word of God
What is the Bible
Lutherans believe the Bible is
God's word
Old
Precisely following a word or idea. Hint: We are not to take the bible....
What is Literal
The Bible was written for
All of God's people
Mary lived in a small or large town
Small