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What is the name of the longest book in the Bible?
What is the name of the longest book in the Bible?
The Old Testament consists of how many books in the Catholic Bible?
The Old Testament consists of how many books in the Catholic Bible?
Which of these books is NOT part of the Books of History?
Which of these books is NOT part of the Books of History?
Which of these books contains the story of a powerful woman who saved a nation?
Which of these books contains the story of a powerful woman who saved a nation?
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How many books are in the Books of Poetry?
How many books are in the Books of Poetry?
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Which book is primarily comprised of poems that explore feelings of hurt, God, life, and love?
Which book is primarily comprised of poems that explore feelings of hurt, God, life, and love?
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What is the name of the land that the Israelites established as their kingdom?
What is the name of the land that the Israelites established as their kingdom?
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Which of the following is NOT a book of the Law?
Which of the following is NOT a book of the Law?
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What is the primary function of prophets, as described in the content?
What is the primary function of prophets, as described in the content?
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Why are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel considered 'Major Prophets'?
Why are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel considered 'Major Prophets'?
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What is a common theme found in the books of the 'Minor Prophets'?
What is a common theme found in the books of the 'Minor Prophets'?
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What is the significance of the last book of the 'Minor Prophets', Malachi?
What is the significance of the last book of the 'Minor Prophets', Malachi?
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Which of the following books is NOT included in the Catholic Bible but IS included in the Protestant Bible?
Which of the following books is NOT included in the Catholic Bible but IS included in the Protestant Bible?
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Old Testament Books
Old Testament Books
The Old Testament consists of 39 books in the Protestant Bible and 46 in the Catholic Bible.
New Testament Books
New Testament Books
The New Testament consists of 27 books across all Christian Bibles.
Books of the Law
Books of the Law
First section of the Old Testament with 5 books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
Books of History
Books of History
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Esther's Story
Esther's Story
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David and Goliath
David and Goliath
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Books of Poetry
Books of Poetry
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Psalms
Psalms
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Major Prophets
Major Prophets
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Role of a Prophet
Role of a Prophet
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Daniel's Story
Daniel's Story
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Minor Prophets
Minor Prophets
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Books in Catholic Bible
Books in Catholic Bible
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Study Notes
Old Testament Books
- Number of Books (Protestant): 39 books
- Number of Books (Catholic): 46 books
- New Testament Books: 27 books
- Organization: The Old Testament books are grouped into five categories:
- Books of the Law
- Books of History
- Books of Poetry
- Books of Major Prophets
- Books of Minor Prophets
Books of the Law
- Content: These books detail the creation of the world, early human history, and God's laws for humanity.
- Examples: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
- Stories: Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, The Ten Commandments, Abraham and Sarah's story.
Books of History
- Content: These books cover Israel's history, including their movements, battles, and kingdom's rise and fall.
- Number of Books: 12
- Examples: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st & 2nd Samuel, 1st & 2nd Kings, 1st & 2nd Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
- Key Figures/Events: Esther (courageous woman saving a nation), Joshua (leading Israel and conquering Canaan), David (great king and opponent of Goliath)
Books of Poetry
- Content: These books express a variety of human emotions and experiences, including worship, suffering, life, death and love.
- Number of Books: 5
- Examples: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
- Details: Psalms is the longest book in the Bible; significant portion of the Old Testament is poetry.
Books of Major Prophets
- Content: These books share messages from God, often containing prophesies for the Israelites.
- Number of Books: 5
- Examples: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
- Key Figures/Themes: Prophets speak for God and often highlight God's love for humanity. Daniel's experience in a lions' den.
Books of Minor Prophets
- Content: These books, though shorter, further communicate God's messages to the people. They emphasize consequences for disobedience, and His love for the people.
- Number of Books: 12
- Examples: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
- Key Ideas: Focus primarily on warnings, judgements, and God's love.
Additional Books (Catholic Bible)
- Books: Tobit, Judith, 1st & 2nd Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch
- Note: These extra books are not found in the Protestant Bible. Additional stories of Esther and Daniel are also sometimes included.
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Description
Explore the structure and content of the Old Testament, including its divisions and key figures. Learn about the 39 Protestant and 46 Catholic books, focusing on the Books of the Law and History. Test your knowledge on stories and themes that shape these sacred texts.
