Peshito Syriac Bible Quiz

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What is the total number of books in the Peshito Syriac Bible?

  • 64
  • 73
  • 70
  • 66 (correct)

Which of the following statements about the Old Testament in the Peshito Syriac Bible is accurate?

  • It contains 39 books. (correct)
  • It starts with Isaiah.
  • It contains 40 books.
  • It ends with Genesis.

In what order does the New Testament in the Peshito Syriac Bible begin?

  • Luke
  • Mark
  • Matthew (correct)
  • John

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the additional context surrounding the Peshito Syriac Bible?

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Which two parts comprise the Holy Bible?

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Who were the individuals responsible for the first translation of the gospels of the Peshito Bible into Malayalam in AD 1811?

<p>Ramban Philippose, Ramban Ittoop, and Thinmayya Pillai (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary version of the Bible recommended by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church?

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What is notable about the translation of the Peshito Bible into Malayalam?

<p>It was translated verbatim into Malayalam. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the Peshito Bible not have an authorized complete translation?

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In what year was the gospels of the Peshito Bible translated into Malayalam?

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What is the main focus of the book of Exodus?

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Which of the following books is NOT part of the Pentateuch?

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Who is traditionally believed to be the author of the first five books of the Old Testament?

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Which event does the Book of Numbers primarily focus on?

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What is the significance of the covenant mentioned in Deuteronomy?

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What era does the Old Testament primarily cover in terms of historical events?

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Which section of the Old Testament is known as the Pentateuch?

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What type of literature is NOT typically found within the Old Testament?

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Which of these books is classified under the Kethubim section of the Old Testament?

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What major theme does the Old Testament emphasize regarding human history?

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Which group of New Testament books includes the Acts of the Apostles?

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What spans the historical period recorded in the Holy Bible from BC 2000 to AD 100?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the Gospels?

<p>They document events from the birth of Jesus Christ to his Ascension. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which books are classified under the Apocalyptic literature of the New Testament?

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Who is traditionally credited with writing the Acts of the Apostles?

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Flashcards

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church's Bible choice

They prefer the Peshito Syriac Bible.

Peshito Syriac Bible

An important Syriac Bible version.

Availability of complete translation

There isn't a complete authorized translation of the Peshito into Malayalam currently.

First Malayalam translation of Gospels

It was translated by Ramban Philippose, Ramban Ittoop, and Thinmayya Pillai in 1811.

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Translation method of the Gospels

Translated directly and completely (verbatim), from the Syriac to Malayalam.

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Common Holy Bible

The commonly available Bible with a standard set of books and order.

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Old Testament Books (Peshito)

39 books in the Peshito Syriac Bible, starting with Genesis and ending with Malachi.

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New Testament Books (Peshito)

27 books in the Peshito Syriac Bible, starting with Matthew and ending with Revelation.

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Number of books (Peshito)

A total of 66 books in the Peshito Syriac Bible (Old and New Testaments combined).

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Old Testament

A collection of books detailing the history of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, from around 2000 BC to 450 BC.

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Torah

The first section of the Old Testament, containing the first five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

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Nebim

The second section of the Old Testament, containing the prophetic books, including Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, and the major and minor prophets.

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Kethubim

The third section of the Old Testament, containing writings like Ruth, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Lamentations, and Daniel.

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What are the three sections of the Old Testament?

The Old Testament is divided into three sections: the Torah (Pentateuch), Nebim (Prophetic Books), and Kethubim (Writings/Scriptures).

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Pentateuch Books

The first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy).

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Author of Pentateuch

Traditionally attributed to Moses.

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Book of Joshua

The story of the Israelites entering Canaan after Moses' death.

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Books of Judges and Samuel

Tell the story of Israelite leadership and the period between Joshua's life and the kingships of Saul and David.

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Books of Kings

Describe the reigns of Israel's kings, including Solomon and the division of the kingdom.

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What are the four categories of New Testament books?

The New Testament books are divided into four categories: Gospels, Historical books, Apocalyptic literature, and Epistles.

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What are the Gospels?

The Gospels are the first four books of the New Testament, focusing on the life, teachings, and ministry of Jesus Christ.

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Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles details the establishment and growth of the early Christian Church, including the apostles' work and challenges.

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Significance of the Peshitho Bible

The Peshitho Bible, a Syriac version, provides important historical context for the period between the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament Classification

The Old Testament is generally classified into five categories: Law, History, Poetry, Major Prophets, and Minor Prophets.

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