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The Synoptic Gospels include Matthew, Mark, and John.
The Synoptic Gospels include Matthew, Mark, and John.
False
The Bible is made up of 66 books.
The Bible is made up of 66 books.
True
The term 'canon' refers to the collection of books accepted as part of the Holy Bible.
The term 'canon' refers to the collection of books accepted as part of the Holy Bible.
True
The Gospel of Mark is represented by the symbol of a lion.
The Gospel of Mark is represented by the symbol of a lion.
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The Old Testament consists of 5 categories of books.
The Old Testament consists of 5 categories of books.
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The New Testament contains 4 Gospels.
The New Testament contains 4 Gospels.
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The Apocrypha includes books that were accepted in the final compilation of the Holy Scriptures.
The Apocrypha includes books that were accepted in the final compilation of the Holy Scriptures.
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There are 12 books in the category of Minor Prophets in the Old Testament.
There are 12 books in the category of Minor Prophets in the Old Testament.
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The Pauline epistles are a collection of 7 letters in the New Testament.
The Pauline epistles are a collection of 7 letters in the New Testament.
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The word Bible is made up of the two words 'bi' meaning 'two' and 'ble' meaning 'book'.
The word Bible is made up of the two words 'bi' meaning 'two' and 'ble' meaning 'book'.
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Study Notes
The Synoptic Gospels
- 'Synoptic' derives from the Greek 'sunoptikos,' meaning 'seen together'
- The Synoptic Gospels consist of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, recognized for their shared narratives and similarities
Bible Composition
- The term BIBLE is a combination of “bi” (two) and “ble” (book), indicating two main sections
- Comprised of 66 books total: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament
Individual Gospels and Their Symbols
- Matthew: Symbol is the Lion, representing Jesus as the King
- Mark: Symbol is the Ox, indicating Jesus as the Servant
- Luke: Symbol is the Man, highlighting Jesus' humanity
- John: Symbol is the Eagle, representing Jesus as the Son of God
Bible Canon
- The Bible canon refers to the officially accepted books of the Holy Bible, totaling 66
- The term 'canon' originates from Greek 'kanōn,' meaning a rule or measuring stick for assessing these texts
Excluded Texts
- Certain texts like Tobit, Judith, Wisdom of Solomon, Sirach, Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees are part of the Apocrypha
- These books were not included in the Bible canon due to not meeting the criteria for canonical status
Old Testament Categories
- Books of Law: 5 books
- Books of History: 12 books
- Books of Poetry: 5 books
- Major Prophets: 5 books
- Minor Prophets: 12 books
New Testament Categories
- The Gospels: 4 books
- History: 1 book
- Pauline Epistles: 14 books
- General Epistles: 7 books
- Prophecy: 1 book
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Description
Explore the structure and significance of the King James Bible in this quiz. It covers the Synoptic Gospels, the division between the Old and New Testaments, and the total number of books. Test your knowledge on these foundational aspects of Christian scripture.
