Lesson 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the commerce language of the Roman Empire?
A
Koine Greek
2
Q
Originally, the Bible was written without what 3 things?
A
a. Spaces between words
b. Punctuation
c. Paragraphs
3
Q
When were the chapter and verse divisions developed?
A
OT: 900 AD
NT: 1551 AD
4
Q
What is an autograph?
A
A manuscript written in the authors own handwriting (ie the original handwritten copy)
5
Q
The Old Testament that we have today is called what?
A
The Masoretic text
6
Q
Name the 2 other ancient written witnesses of the Old Testament?
A
a. The Samaritan Pentateuch
b. The Septuagint (LXX)
7
Q
Who produced the Dead Sea scrolls?
A
A Jewish group called the Essenes
8
Q
Name 3 types of New Testament manuscripts?
A
a. Papyri
b. Majuscules
c. Miniscules
9
Q
How many New Testament manuscripts have been catalogued?
A
Over 5,360
