Religion Quiz 1

The Bible

The Bible

Most popular selling book in the world. It reveals the origin, mission and destiny of man.

Books in the Bible

• 73 books total

• 46 old testament

• 27 new testament

Old testament

Events that happened before Jesus’s birth. It shows the relationship between the Hebrew people and God

Books of the Old Testament

The Law: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy

History: Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Tobit Judith Esther 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees

Wisdom: Job Psalms Psalms 1:51 Ecclesiastes Song of songs Wisdom Sirach

New Testament

Talks about Jesus and his teachings

Books of the New Testament

The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Pauls Letters: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 timothy, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, Philemon

General Letters: Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude

Inerrancy

comes from the word error and it conveys the idea that since the bible is Gods divinely inspired word it is not and cannot be in error

Historical-Critical Method

Tries to uncover the intention of the human authors of the books, within their historical framework, as they addressed their particular audiences (in other words, going back in time!)

Exegesis

Scripture interpreted in its original context (what it meant for the Biblical people)

Hermeneutics

The message of scriptures related to today (what it means for us today)

Literary Forms in the Bible

Myth, List, Prophecy, Law, Sermon, History, Historical Narrative, Letter, Proverb, Parable, Psalm, Poetry, Prayer

Myth

traditional and symbolic story focusing on the deeds of gods or heroes, often in explanation of some natural phenomenon

List

Itemized series of names, words, etc., usually recorded in a set order

Prophecy

prediction made under divine influence and direction

Law

rule of conduct, moral principle, etc., derived from a generally recognized concept of universal justice

Sermon

speech of a serious kind of pronouncement record or account usually written in chronological order of past

History

Record or account usually written in chronological order of past events, especially those

Historical Narrative

historical account of past events told in the form of a story

Letter

written or printed message, usually of a personal nature or concerning a specific subject

Proverb

prose or poetic statement or maxim for instruction

Parable

short allegorical story told to bring out a moral or religious truth

Psalm

sacred song or poem

Poetry

words and verses expressing the poet’s personal and inner feelings (lyrical poetry was meant to be used i.e. the Psalms)

Prayer

words of praise, adoration, thanksgiving, intercession or forgiveness intended for our Lord

Truths of the Bible

1)Religious Truth

2)Symbolic Truth

3)Moral Truth

4)Scientific Truth

5)Proverbial Truth (Sayings that are practical and often repeated)

6)Historical Truth