Unit 1: Introduction to the Bible (Grade 9)

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A Believer

Someone who believes in the existence of God

Agnostic

One who is skeptical about the existence of God but does not profuss true atheism

An Atheist

A person who denies or disbelieves the existence of God

The word bible means

“The Books”

Old Testament

39 Hebrew Books and 7 Deuterocanonical books (46 books total). Written before Jesus and taught to Jesus.

New Testament

4 Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, 21 Letters (many attributed to St. Paul) and the Revelations. 27 books. Story of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection.

Protestant Bible

66 books. Does not include Deuterocanonical books.

Languages of the Bible

Hebrew > Greek (300-360 BCE) > Latin (400 CE) > English (500 CE)

Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures)

Tells the story of God’s saving action towards all humanity from the creation of the world and particularly to the Hebrews. 1000 years of writing.

New Testament (Christian Scriptures)

In the story of God’s promise of salvation fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It was written over a period of 100 years following the death and resurrection of Jesus. 100 years of writing.

How many books are in the Old Testament?

39 Books

How many books are in the New Testament?

27 Books

What are the 4 Gospel books?

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

What does “Eccl” mean?

Ecclesiastes

What are the first 5 books of the Bible?

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

What are the two main divisions of the Bible?

The New and Old Testament

What does “covenant” mean?

An agreement

How long is our Biblical history?

2065 years

Where did Paul begin his Third Missionary Journey?

Antioch, Syria

What does “Genesis” mean?

“The origin or mode of formation of something”. In Greek it means “In the beginning”.

The Bible is:

A collection of ancient writings about the story of the early Jewish people and the roots for Catholicism, God and Salvation, How we are supposed to live, and what relationship we are supposed to have with God.

The Old Testament contains:

Books of Law, History, Writings, and Prophets

The word “Bible” comes from the word

“Biblia” meaning books

Testament means

Agreement

Scripture means

Sacred writings

The Bible may be viewed as a library rather than a book because

It contains many different books

Reasons to study the Bible

1. We learn about our historical journey

2. We get to know and understand God better

3. We get to know our own identity better

4. We learn more about the meaning of life

5. Helps you know how to live and act

6. Shared stories of human experiences

7. Know more about the most famous book in history

Pascal’s Wager

1. Believe > If you are right = Heaven > Win

2. Believe > If you are wrong = Dirt/Ground > Neutral

3. Don’t Believe > If you are right = Dirt/Ground > Neutral

4. Don’t Believe > If you are wrong = You are screwed > Loss

Who translated the Bible into Latin?

St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin around 400 CE

When was the first complete English translation of the Bible?

14th Century

BCE

Before Common Era

CE

Common Era

AD

Anno Domini

Who wrote the Bible?

God did not directly come out the Bible. God worked through humans to give us the religious truth that he wanted us to have.

Revelation

The truth about God and about life that was revealed to us by God.

Salvation

The Bible is about Salvation. It is about the way God offers to save us. God saves us by making a covenant with humans as seen in historical events in the Bible

Oral Stage

Stories about experiences with God were memorized and passed down.

Written Stage

Authors who were inspired by God began to write the stories down.

Religious Truth

Truth is based on faith (ex. One true God)

Moral Truth

The difference between right/wrong (ex. Don’t kill)

Symbolic Truth

Something used to represent something else (ex. If your eyes cause you to sin, pluck them out)

Proverbial Truth

A short saying that expresses truth (ex. Early bird catches the worm)

Historical Truth

Knowledge that deals with past events (ex. JFK’s assassination)

Scientific Truth

A branch of knowledge dealing with facts or truths (ex. 2 + 2 = 4)

What does “Canon” mean?

List of books

Council of Hippo

In 393 CE a meeting took place called the Council of Hippo. It included a number of bishops and was headed by St. Augustine. They selected books that were the most historically accurate and consistent with one another. The Bible hasn’t changed since this council which was over 1600 years ago.

What does the Hebrew word “Qanch” mean?

Rule, list, or measuring stick

St. Jerome’s Quote

“Ignorance of the scriptures is ignorance of Christ”

1st Commandment

You shall have no other Gods before me

2nd Commandment

You shall not make idols

3rd Commandment

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

4th Commandment

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

5th Commandment

Honor your father and your mother.

6th Commandment

You shall not murder.

7th Commandment

You shall not commit adultery.

8th Commandment

You shall not steal.

9th Commandment

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

10th Commandment

You shall not covet.