1. Scriptures, Old Testament

2. Breakdown of the OT Zanzig: 4 sections Catholic Youth Bible: 5 sections 1. Pentateuch 2. Historical Books 3. Wisdom Books 4. Prophetic Books 1. Pentateuch 2. Historical Books 3. Biblical Novellas 4. Wisdom and Poetry Books 5. Prophets Why bring this difference up? Does it really make a difference?

3. YES

4. Old Testament, Hebrew Scriptures Catholics: 46 books Canon: Official/authoritative list of divinely inspired texts ◦ ‘Standard’ of sacred scriptures Why are some canonical while some are not?

5. Canon Decided by the early church Faith: God guided the leaders to chose the books These books express the truth of God’s message in ways other books did not These books are inspired by God

6. Divine Inspiration What does that make you think of? What does that look like? What does that mean/imply about Scriptures?

9. Differences Catholics: 46 OT Books Protestants: 39 OT Books These 7 books are called the Books of the Apocrypha ◦ Tobit, Judith, 1 & 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch Fun Fact: Eastern Orthodox: 51 OT Books! Why the difference?

11. Homework Bible ◦ Read pages 6 & 7 ◦ Read pages C1 – C3 Journal ◦ Reflection Questions: What does the Bible mean to me? How do I view what is written in the Bible?