Facts About the Bible Flashcards
The Bible contains __ books, divided among the Old and New Testament.
66
There are __ books in the Old Testament
39
There are __ books in the New Testament.
27
Testament means _____ or _____
“covenant” or “contract.”
Who wrote the Bible?
The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by over 40 different authors from all walks of life: shepherds, farmers, tent-makers, physicians, fishermen, priests, philosophers and kings. Despite these differences in occupation and the span of years it took to write it, the Bible is an extremely cohesive and unified book
Which single author contributed the most books to the Old Testament?
Moses. He wrote the first five books of the Bible, referred to as the Pentateuch; the foundation of the Bible.
Which single author contributed the most books to the New Testament?
The Apostle Paul, who wrote 14 books (over half) of the New Testament.
When was the bible written?
It was written over a period of some 1,500 years, from around 1450 B.C. (the time of Moses) to about 100 A.D. (following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ).
What is the oldest book in the Old Testament?
Many scholars agree that Job is the oldest book in the Bible, written by an unknown Israelite about 1500 B.C. Others hold that the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible) are the oldest books in the Bible, written between 1446 and 1406 B.C.
What is the youngest book in the Old Testament?
The book of Malachi, written about 400 B.C.
What is the oldest book of the New Testament?
Probably the book of James, written as early as A.D. 45.
What is the youngest book in the New Testament?
What is the youngest book in the New Testament?
The Bible was written in three languages:
Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek.
What is the longest book in the Bible?
The book of Psalms.
What is the shortest book in the Bible?
2 John.
