The Bible

Which statements are true about the Bible?

• A) One old guy named Moses wrote all of it• B) Women were banned from reading sections

of it because it was too scandalous• C) Jesus wrote half of it • D) Mrs. Damur has read all of it!!

What is the meaning of Holy Bible?

• Holy meaning “______________”

• Bible comes from the Greek word “Biblia” meaning “books” .

How many books are in the Bible?

• A) 1 • B) 73 • C) 110 • D) There are books in the Bible????

THE BIBLE IS NOT ONE BOOK

BUT A LIBRARY OF

_______

BOOKS

How is the Bible Divided?• The Bible is divided in two

sections:

– Old Testament or O.T.• 46 books

– New Testament or N.T.• 27 books

• Testament comes from the Hebrew word “Berit” and means “Covenant” or “_________________”

Name at least two books in the Bible?

GO!

30 A.D.

2000 A.D.

1400 B.C..

Moses

Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible: Pentateuch

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How is the Bible Divided?

• The Old Testament or Hebrew scriptures

– stories about an ancient covenant between Yahweh and the Hebrews/ Israel, as revealed to Moses.

– written in __________________ – the language of Israel

The New Testament includes:• stories and teachings about a new covenant

between _________________ and _____________________based on the life of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

• All written AFTER Jesus’ death

• The New Covenant is an agreement that God has made for ALL NATIONS

What is the Canon of the Scriptures?

• For Christians the books found in the Old and New Testament comprise the Canon of the Scriptures.

• The word __________________ meaning a reed, rule, list or measuring stick.

• The Canon is the authoritative list of books that are “divinely inspired”

Who wrote the Bible?• These sacred writers wrote under

the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit at different times and places over a period of about a thousand years from _______________to ____________________________

• authors wrote from numerous geographical locations and cultures

• wrote in different languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek.

How is the New Testament Dived?

• The New Testament is divided in four main sections:

• A. ___________________• B. Acts of the Apostles• C_________or Epistles• A. Apocalyptic

Pauline Letters

Catholic Epistles

Hebrews

What is the meaning of the word Gospel?

• The word Gospel means ____________________________________________.

• written in Koine Greek in the period 65—100 A.D.

• The are four Canonical Gospels:MatthewMarkLuke John

______________________________

Who were the Gospel writers?• ___________ – John Mark of Jerusalem

65-75 A.D

___________ 75-90 A.DLuke 80-90 A.D.

___________ 90-110

Who were they writing to?

Gentiles who were being persecuted for their faith

educated _________

wealthy ___________Christians

mixed Jews, Gentiles, Samarians

Evangelical Symbol

• Mark

• Matthew

• Luke

• John

The End