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What Is the Bible? Document #: TX The Bible Course

Bible (English) © Nataliia Natykach/Shutterstock.com = Biblios (Greek) “Books” (Literal Meaning) =

How many books of the Bible can you name?

© Saint Mary’s Press / Catholic Youth Bible ®, Third Edition What are the main sections of the Bible?

Old and New Testaments Our covenant relationship to God Synonym for is solemn vow The original covenant is fulfilled Old Testament God’s relationship with the Hebrews/Israelites

© Saint Mary’s Pres/Paul Casper Books of Law The first five books of the Bible, the heart of the Old Testament Prophetic Books Eighteen books recording the warnings and promises of Israel’s prophets Wisdom Books Seven books of poetry and wise sayings Historical Books Sixteen books of religious history and a few “historical novellas”

© Saint Mary’s Pres/Paul Casper Non-Pauline Letters Seven letters written by Christ’s Apostles or their disciples to provide teaching and to correct abuses in the early churches Gospels The story of Jesus’ life and ministry and the start of the Church, told from four complementary faith perspectives Pauline Letters (Epistles) Fourteen letters by Saint Paul or his disciples written to provide teaching and to correct abuses in the early churches Revelation A book written as apocalyptic literature, during a time when Christians were being persecuted Acts This books tells about the early Christian community

Images - © The Crosiers/Gene Plaisted, OSC The Bible Is the Story of Our Salvation

The Bible is a library of seventy-three books. The Bible has two main sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament. Testament is another word for covenant. A covenant is a sacred vow. The Old Testament covenants are between God and his Chosen People, who are called Hebrews, Israelites, or Jews. Points to Remember

The New Covenant (New Testament) shows how the former covenants are fulfilled by the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Old Testament is divided into four sections of books. The New Testament can be divided into five sections. In the Bible God reveals his plan for our salvation. Points to Remember (cont.)

© Saint Mary’s Pres/Paul Casper Books of Law The first five books of the Bible, the heart of the Old Testament Prophetic Books Eighteen books recording the warnings and promises of Israel’s prophets Wisdom Books Seven books of poetry and wise sayings Historical Books Sixteen books of religious history and a few “historical novellas”

© Saint Mary’s Pres/Paul Casper Non-Pauline Letters Seven letters written by Christ’s Apostles or their disciples to provide teaching and to correct abuses in the early churches Gospels The story of Jesus’ life and ministry and the start of the Church, told from four complementary faith perspectives Pauline Letters (Epistles) Fourteen letters by Saint Paul or his disciples written to provide teaching and to correct abuses in the early churches Revelation A book written as apocalyptic literature, during a time when Christians were being persecuted Acts This books tells about the early Christian community