Chapter One Introduction to the Bible and Its Influence
What is the Bible Religious Guidebook Classical Literature Book of Cultural and Societal Influence
Types of Books Found in the Bible Narratives Novellas (short stories) Songbooks Legal Codes National Epics Prophecies
Types of Books Found in the Bible (Continued) Gospels History Book Letters Apocalyptic Literature
Bible’s Influence on American History and Society
Government Laws Declaration of Independence Constitution Political Parties
Historical Movements Crusades Reformation American Revolution Civil Rights Movement
Pop Culture Movies TV Shows Popular Music
Literature and Language Books Words
History of Bible Over 25 Authors Over 2,000 Years to Complete Old Testament=Hebrew New Testament=Greek
History of English Bible Bibles only in Latin during Middle Ages Illegal to Translate a Bible William Tyndale and John Wycliffe First People to Translate Bible to English King James Ordered First Official English Translation King James Version of 1611
Popular English Translations King James (Oldest) New King James American Standard English Bible New International Version or NIV (Most Popular)