Overview Flashcards
1
Q
What year was the King James’ version of the bible authorized to begin?
A
1604
2
Q
Who was the archbishop responsible for overseeing the king James’ translation of the bible?
A
Richard Bancroft
3
Q
When was the King James version of the Bible first published?
A
1611
4
Q
What are the four main categories of books in the Old Testament?
A
- *The Law**: Genesis - Deuteronomy
- *History**: Joshua - Ester
- *Poetic Books**: Job-Song of Solomon
- *Prophets**: Isaiah-Malachi
5
Q
Who owns the Final Translation of the Joseph Smith Translations of the Bible?
A
Reorganized Church. They received it from Emma Smith’s children.
6
Q
The Jewish word for 5 books of Moses? Greek word?
A
Torah
Pentateuch
7
Q
What are the four major textual witnesses to the Old Testament?
A
Masoretic text
Samaritan Pentateuch
Septuagint
Fragments of Genesis found in Qumran
8
Q
What is the oldest complete version of the Old Testament?
A
Leningrad Codex
