Learning about the Bible~ Continued

Magisterium The teaching authority of the Church is called the Magisterium It comes from the Latin word, magister meaning teacher It is made up of the successors of the Apostles, in union with the Pope The Magisterium is responsible for teaching divine revelation to the People of God

Why do we need this?

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How was the Bible written? First, it was orally told Then it was written down: In Hebrew (most) In Greek (7 books) Manuscripts were carefully transcribed Dead Sea Scrolls from 200 years before Jesus was born

Languages Hebrew Most of Old Testament Read from right to left Greek Most of the New Testament Latin The Vulgate is the most famous translation Translated by St. Jerome “Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ”~ St. Jerome Today, more than 2,000 languages~ including English

Literary Forms What are the different kinds of books that you find in the library?

Literary Forms in the Bible Old Testament History The core of the book is historical fact, but with a religious message Law These books tell about the Jewish laws Prophecy These are the books of those who were chosen by God to be his prophets Prayer Psalms- books used to worship and praise God Wisdom

Literary Forms in the Bible New Testament Gospels Good news of Christ’s life History The beginning of the Church Epistles Letters mainly by St. Paul Prophecy The Book of Revelation