Bible Flashcards
Who was William Tyndale?
William Tyndale was a Catholic Priest.
Where and When was Wlliam Tyndale born?
1494 in Gloucestershire, Enland
TRUE OR FALSLE: It was a crime (punishable for death) if you translated or read the bible in English.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The bible was only available in Latin.
TRUE
What did William Tyndale do? Was he Brave?
William Tyndale wanted every ordinary Christian to have the part of the bible translated in to English. He was very Brave as the church was very angry and searched for him.
As William had to leave england, Where did he go?
Germany to continue his plan.
When did William Tyndale print the New Testament?
1525
When did William start printing the New Testament after 1525? Where and how did it arrive?
He printed it in 1526 and it arrived to England under bales of wood.
FILL IN THE GAP: If you got caught with an English bible, you would be _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Executed
Information: William was kidnapped in 1535 and was imprisoned for 16 months.
Information___________________.
How , where and whendid William Tyndale die?
He died in the morning of the 6th of October 1536. At the age of 42, he was taken to execution , strangled and burnt.
What quote did William Tyndale say when he was dying?
‘Oh Lord, open the king of England’s eyes.’
Give 2 reasons why the Bible is said that it is a library of books?
- it has been translated into so many different languages.
- There are so many books,chapters and verses in the bible.
Name 2 different types of writings in the Old Testament.
Poetry and Laws
What name do Jewish people name the Old Testament?
The ‘Tenakh’
What language was the old Testament originally written in?
It was written in Hebrew
How many books are in the Catholic bible in total?
73
Name the four Gospel writers.
Mathew, Mark, Luke and John
Name 3 communities that St. Paul wrote to.
Corinth, Rome and Philipi
What language was the New Testament originally written in?
Originally written in Greek.
Name two versions of the Bible.
‘The king James’ and the ‘good news’ bible.
How many books are there in the Old testament?
46
How many books are there in the New Teastament?
27
What is the first book of the old Testament?
Genesis
What is the first book of the New Testament?
Matthew
What is the name of the 7 books that got rejected by other Christians and was only in the Catholic bible?
The ‘Apocrypha’
What is the Bible considered to be?
The’Word of God’
How do Christians use the Bible? 5 reasons.
-A guide book
-learning things that you shouldn’t do
-prayer and reflect
-gives comfort and strength
-going to Mass
