Old Testament / Hebrew Bible / Tanakh Overview

Flashcards covering key topics from the lecture notes: Bible structure, canonicity, Apocrypha, New Testament organization, and core terms.

What are the threefold divisions of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh)?

Torah (Law), Nevi’im (Prophets), Ketuvim (Writings).

What are the five books of the Torah?

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.

How many total books are in the Protestant Christian Bible and how are they divided?

66 total books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

How many Gospels are in the New Testament and what are their names?

Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

What are the major sections of the New Testament and their typical contents?

Gospels, History (Acts), Epistles, Apocalypse/Revelation.

Where are the Gospels placed in the New Testament order?

At the front.

What is the term for the seven additional texts in Catholic Bibles not found in Protestant Bibles?

Apocrypha.

Which council decided the canonicity of the Apocrypha differently for Catholics and Protestants?

Council of Trent.

Name examples of Apocryphal books listed in the notes.

Tobit, Wisdom, Maccabees, Judith, Sirach, Baruch.

What does YHWH refer to and what is its significance?

The Tetragrammaton, the name of God; often linked to the phrase 'I am that I am'.

How is Jesus portrayed in relation to God and the 'I am' designation in the notes?

Jesus is identified with God and associated with the divine 'I am'.

What central message does Jesus preach according to the notes?

The coming of the Kingdom of God.

What does the term 'Apocalypse' mean and which book is it associated with?

Unveiling; associated with the Book of Revelation.

Who is traditionally believed to have written Revelation?

John the Revelator (John) while in exile.

Which book is described as the only 'history' book in the New Testament?

Acts of the Apostles.

How many Epistles are there in the New Testament according to the notes?

21 Epistles.

What is implied about gender in Jesus' ministry according to the notes?

Inclusive of women.

Do the Gospels include the birth narrative of Jesus according to the notes?

Yes, the birth story is included.

List three examples of Apocryphal books mentioned in the notes.

Tobit, Wisdom, Maccabees.