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Know the Bible?
Old and New Testament, Pentateuch, books, sections and gospels
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Did one person wrote the Bible (Hint: Answer True or False) | False |
| Was the Bible was written in a short period of time? (Answer True or False) | False |
| Is the Bible an inspired piece of writing? ( Answer True or False) | True |
| Is the Bible one book? ( Answer True or False) | False |
| The Bible is not an important book for Catholics. ( Answer True or False) | False |
| Identify the five books that make up Pentateuch. | Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy |
| The Bible is made up of two sections. What are the names of the two sections? | Old and New Testaments |
| Identify what the new section is about? | Jesus' birth, life, death and resurrection |
| Identify what is old section about? | Revelation, covenant and slavery |
| Identify and explain one type of literary style that is present in the Bible. | Literal language uses the true or actual meaning of words. It provides a statement of fact. For example, yeast makes bread rise. |
| Identify and explain another type of literary style that is present in the Bible. | Figurative language uses images and comparisons to help the reader or listener visualise a situation. It introduces similes, metaphors and other sensory language to create a deeper level of understanding. |
| Identify two Literary Forms of the Old Testament. | Poetry/songs and Laws |
| List the four Gospels. | Matthew, Mark, Luke and John |
| Explain what is a Gospel. | The Gospels contain many shorter literary forms, including parables, miracle stories, announcement stories, as well as the story of Jesus’ passion, death and Resurrection. |
| Briefly outline why the Gospels are important. | The intention of the Gospel writers was to establish or strengthen people’s faith in Christ. |
| Define the term Cannon | Canon is a word used by the Church to describe the full and final list of writings There are 46 books. |
| List the four types of books in the Old Testament. | Book of Laws, Historical Books, Prophetic Books and Book of Wisdom. |