1. The Bible

2. How Would We Describe the Bible? A collection of different writings Bible comes from Greek word for “books” Ancient historical works The backbone of Western society Physical Appearance: Scrolls not Books

3. Inspired By God (Sacred) Revelation 73 books Promise made between God and God’s people History Life, death, justice, good, evil

4. When was it written Written over 1000 years Earliest writings 900 BCE Latest writings 100 CE

6. Where was it written Written in different places: – Palestine – Babylon (modern Iraq) – Egypt – Rome (modern Italy) – Corinth (modern Greece) – Ephesus (modern Turkey)

7. How Was the Bible Written Writers wrote down ideas onto papyrus Used a writing tool made from reed Read aloud their work, others would copy Usually errors made when coping original work

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9. The Old Testament 46 books Before the time of Jesus History Visions about the End of the world God’s promise

10. Different Canons… Jewish BibleProtestant O.T. Catholic & Orthodox O.T. -Torah/Instruction -Nevi’im/Prophets -Former Prophets -Latter Prophets -Ketuvim/Writings -Pentateuch -Historical Books -Poetic & Wisdom Books -Prophetic Books -Pentateuch -Historical Books -Poetic & Wisdom Books -Prophetic Books *contains additional books known as Deuterocanonical

11. Different Sets of Writings Old Testament = Jewish scripture Written in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic 275 B.C., translated into Greek Septuigent

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14. The New Testament 27 books about the fulfillment of God’s promise in Jesus Christ Gospels (meaning Good News)

15. Why Study the Bible Exegesis History Philosophical Questions Strengthen faith To understand God more fully To understand ourselves more fully