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Which of the following books is NOT included in the Books of History in the Old Testament?
Which of the following books is NOT included in the Books of History in the Old Testament?
What distinguishes the Books of Major Prophets from the Books of Minor Prophets?
What distinguishes the Books of Major Prophets from the Books of Minor Prophets?
Which of the following is a theme covered in the Books of Poetry?
Which of the following is a theme covered in the Books of Poetry?
Who is considered the longest book in the Bible?
Who is considered the longest book in the Bible?
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Which book tells the story of Daniel being thrown into a lion's den for praying to God?
Which book tells the story of Daniel being thrown into a lion's den for praying to God?
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What is the primary role of prophets mentioned in the Bible?
What is the primary role of prophets mentioned in the Bible?
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Which of these books is NOT included in the Books of the Law?
Which of these books is NOT included in the Books of the Law?
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Which of the following is NOT a difference between the Protestant and Catholic Bibles?
Which of the following is NOT a difference between the Protestant and Catholic Bibles?
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Flashcards
Old Testament Groupings
Old Testament Groupings
The Old Testament is divided into five groups: Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, Minor Prophets.
Books of the Law
Books of the Law
Includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy; tells creation, God's rules, and familiar stories.
39 vs. 46 Books
39 vs. 46 Books
Protestant Bible has 39 Old Testament books; Catholic Bible has 46.
Books of History
Books of History
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Books of Poetry
Books of Poetry
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Major Prophets
Major Prophets
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Daniel's Lion Den Story
Daniel's Lion Den Story
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Minor Prophets
Minor Prophets
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Bible
- This video is part of a series called Bible Basics.
- The purpose is a general overview of the Bible's books, focusing on the Old Testament.
- Previous video (Bible Basics 1: Intro to the Bible) is recommended before watching this one.
Old Testament Books
- The Old Testament is categorized into: Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, and Minor Prophets.
- The Protestant Bible has 39 books while the Catholic Bible contains 46.
Books of the Law
- Includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
- Details creation, early humans, and God's laws to his people.
- Contains famous stories like Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, and the Ten Commandments.
- Features Abraham and Sarah having a child at age 100.
Books of History
- Includes Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.
- Focuses on Israel and the Israelites.
- Describes their journey to Canaan and the development of a nearly 500-year kingdom.
- Highlights notable figures: Esther (courageous in saving a nation), Joshua (leading Israel's conquest of Canaan), and David (powerful king who fought Goliath).
Books of Poetry
- Includes Job, Psalms (the Bible's longest book), Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.
- Composed in poetic form, making up a significant portion of the Old Testament.
- Explores diverse themes like suffering, God, life, and love.
Books of Major Prophets
- Includes Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
- Prophets convey God's messages.
- While some predicted future events, their main role was interpreting God's will and love for the people.
- Features Daniel being miraculously unharmed in a lion's den because of his devotion to God.
- The "Major" designation refers to book length, not importance, compared to Minor Prophets.
Books of Minor Prophets
- Includes Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.
- Outlines punishment for disobedience and showcases God's love for his people.
- The final book, Malachi, speaks of "the one to come", believed by Christians to refer to Jesus.
Catholic Bible Additions
- The Catholic Bible includes six extra Old Testament books: Tobit, Judith, 1 & 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, and Baruch.
- Contains additional stories about Esther and Daniel not found in the Protestant version.
Conclusion
- The video urges viewers to study the Bible further.
- It prompts watching the next video (Bible Basics 3: The Books of the New Testament) and engaging in online resources/activities.
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Description
Explore the key themes and divisions of the Old Testament in this quiz. Learn about the five groups of books, including the Books of the Law and Books of History, and discover how the Protestant and Catholic Bibles differ in their content. This overview is essential for anyone wanting to understand the foundations of Biblical literature.
