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The word BIBLE is made up of 'bi' meaning one and 'ble' meaning book.
The word BIBLE is made up of 'bi' meaning one and 'ble' meaning book.
False
The Old Testament consists of 39 books.
The Old Testament consists of 39 books.
True
Tobit and Judith are included in the Bible canon.
Tobit and Judith are included in the Bible canon.
False
The New Testament has a total of 14 Pauline epistles.
The New Testament has a total of 14 Pauline epistles.
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The Bible canon consists of 70 books.
The Bible canon consists of 70 books.
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The Major Prophets section contains 5 books.
The Major Prophets section contains 5 books.
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Ecclesiastes is categorized as a book of history.
Ecclesiastes is categorized as a book of history.
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The Gospels consist of 5 books.
The Gospels consist of 5 books.
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The Old Testament has 5 categories of books.
The Old Testament has 5 categories of books.
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The New Testament includes the book of Esther.
The New Testament includes the book of Esther.
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Study Notes
Overview of the Bible
- The term "BIBLE" derives from the words "bi" (meaning two) and "ble" (meaning book), referring to two sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament.
- The Bible consists of a total of 66 books, with 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
Bible Canon
- The Bible canon represents the collection of books officially accepted as part of the Holy Bible.
- "Canon" comes from the Greek "kanōn," meaning "rule" or "measuring stick" for judging these texts.
- Books excluded from the canon (collectively known as the Apocrypha) include Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees.
Old Testament Book Categories
- Books of Law: Comprised of 5 books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
- Books of History: 12 books detailing Israel's history: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.
- Poetry Books: 5 wisdom literature texts: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Songs of Solomon.
- Major Prophets: 5 books: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel.
- Minor Prophets: 12 books: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.
New Testament Book Categories
- Gospels: 4 accounts of Jesus' life: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.
- Book of History: The Acts of the Apostles.
- Pauline Epistles: 14 letters attributed to Paul: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews.
- General Epistles: 7 letters not written by Paul: James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude.
- Prophecy: The Book of Revelation.
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of the Bible, including its structure, canon, and categories of books. Discover key aspects such as the division into the Old and New Testaments, as well as the significance of the canon and the various book classifications. Test your knowledge on this foundational religious text.
