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An Intro to the Bible see text pp214-216

An Intro to the Bible see text pp214-216. What is the bible?. A collection of ancient writing about God. An all time BEST SELLER! 2 parts: _______ testament aka H ebrew testament - 46 books _______ testament aka Christian testament - 27 books

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An Intro to the Bible see text pp214-216

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  1. An Intro to the Biblesee text pp214-216

  2. What is the bible? • A collection of ancient writing about God. • An all time BEST SELLER! 2 parts: _______ testament aka Hebrew testament - 46 books _______ testament aka Christian testament - 27 books The bible is SCRIPTURE – meaning “sacred writings”

  3. Who wrote the bible? • It was written by many different authors, mostly Hebrews, some unknown • Moses is credited with the first 5 book of the Bible which are: • Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy These 5 books make up the Pentateuch or Torah – Jewish scripture, which includes all the Jewish law!

  4. Who wrote the bible? • The New Testament is written after Jesus’ death – so it is written in light of the Resurrection (more on this later). • Gospels (means “Good News”) were written by: • Matthew • Mark • Luke • John • The New Testament also includes: Act, Epistles/Letters, Revelation (John wrote this too)

  5. When was the Bible written? • At various times over 1000 years (about 900BC to 100AD) • At various places – Palestine, Babylon (in modern Iraq), Egypt, Rome, Corinth (in modern Greece) • For different purposes and different audiences • Gospels - between 70-90AD

  6. Who chose these writings? • The writings were not chosen but acknowledged to be inspired by the Holy Spirit (aka God)!

  7. How did the Bible develop? Oral history: stories told, songs sung, history recounted and memorized. Written history: written stories, historical recordings, instructions and guides Edited history: selected the best of what was written and told ALL 3 types of history occurred to create the bible

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