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Approximately how many copies of the Bible have been printed since the 1970s?
Approximately how many copies of the Bible have been printed since the 1970s?
The Bible has remained unchanged despite thousands of years of copying by hand.
The Bible has remained unchanged despite thousands of years of copying by hand.
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What does the Greek word 'biblos' mean?
What does the Greek word 'biblos' mean?
writings
The first five books of the Old Testament are known as the ______.
The first five books of the Old Testament are known as the ______.
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Match the following Old Testament books with their category:
Match the following Old Testament books with their category:
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Which of the following is NOT a category of books found in the Bible?
Which of the following is NOT a category of books found in the Bible?
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There are 73 books in the Protestant Bible.
There are 73 books in the Protestant Bible.
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What is the Bible considered to be according to the content?
What is the Bible considered to be according to the content?
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The Old Testament focuses primarily on God's relationship with all people.
The Old Testament focuses primarily on God's relationship with all people.
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What is one of the themes of the bible?
What is one of the themes of the bible?
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The Bible is considered a ________ between God and the human race.
The Bible is considered a ________ between God and the human race.
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Match the following divisions of the Old Testament with their descriptions:
Match the following divisions of the Old Testament with their descriptions:
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The New Testament focuses on which of the following?
The New Testament focuses on which of the following?
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The Old Testament is not relevant to understanding the New Testament.
The Old Testament is not relevant to understanding the New Testament.
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What does the Bible provide in terms of living life?
What does the Bible provide in terms of living life?
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The purpose of the Law is for people to see their ______ and need for God.
The purpose of the Law is for people to see their ______ and need for God.
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Which of the following best describes the reason some prophets are considered 'major' and others 'minor'?
Which of the following best describes the reason some prophets are considered 'major' and others 'minor'?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Bible
- Explores key stories and themes of the Old Testament, analyzing its impact on faith, culture, and morality.
- Examines timeless truths about human nature revealed in ancient texts.
- Course units include: general introduction, the people of God and values, God fulfilling promises, and God guiding His people.
Bible's Uniqueness
- Over 2.5 billion copies printed (since 1970s).
- Approximately 100 million Bibles or parts distributed yearly.
- Translated into 337 languages by 1993, and at least one book into over 2062 languages.
- Remained largely unchanged despite thousands of years of copying by hand.
- Faced burning, banning, and outlawing across cultures.
- Translation into English resulted in deaths (e.g., William Tyndale), those using it had been outlawed or punished severely.
Authorship and Language
- Written by 40 different authors with diverse occupations (kings, prophets, etc.).
- Authors from 10 countries.
- Spanning over 1,600 years.
- Written in three languages, yet consistent message.
Different Bible Versions
- The Bible (Greek "biblos" = writings).
- 66 books by various authors.
- Protestant Bibles have 66 books.
- Catholic Bibles have 73 books.
- Differences between Protestant and Catholic Bibles.
Bible Divisions (Old Testament)
The Law (Pentateuch)
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
History
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1 & 2 Samuel
- 1 & 2 Kings
- 1 & 2 Chronicles
- Ezra
- Nehemiah
- Esther
Poetry
- Job
- Psalms
- Proverbs
- Ecclesiastes
- Song of Solomon
The Prophets (Major & Minor)
- Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Lamentations
- Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
New Testament
Gospels
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- John
Letters (Epistles)
- Paul's Epistles
- Letters to Churches
- Letters from Peter, James, Jude, and John
What Else is the Bible?
- God's revelation to humanity.
- Greek "biblia" = the books.
- Revelation of God to man through Jesus.
- Testament (covenant) between God and humanity.
- A solemn declaration, tangible proof, teaching, witness, and testimony.
Old Testament vs. New Testament
- Old Testament: Law given to Jewish people, focuses on God's relationship with them, history of Israel, sacrificial system for sins, prophecies of events to come.
- New Testament: God's grace through Christ, God’s relationship to all people, life of Christ, fulfillment of prophecy.
Bible's Contents and Purpose
- History: Jewish people, Christ's life, beginning of Christianity.
- Moral Instruction: Wisdom for living, ethics.
- Theology: Doctrines of Christianity.
- Themes of the Bible: Redemption of mankind ("enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel").
- Jesus as the fulfillment of the Old Testament's prophecies.
- The Old Testament points to Jesus and prepares for his arrival.
- Understanding the New Testament requires understanding the Old.
- Law reveals sin and reliance on God.
Additional Information
- Written over 1,500 years in different lands.
- Inspiration of the prophets from God (2 Peter 1:21).
- Translated into many languages and dialects (over 3,500).
- Millions of copies sold annually.
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Description
This quiz delves into the key stories and themes of the Old Testament, emphasizing its influence on faith, culture, and morality. It also explores the Bible's unique history, including its authorship and language. Test your knowledge on the profound truths found within these ancient texts.
