Sacred Scriptures

Question 1

Comes from the GREEK word ‘TA BIBLIA’ which means the Books

Answer 1

Bible

Question 2

The Word of God

Answer 2

Sacred Scriptures

Question 3

First community who recorded their experiences of God’s love, protection and assistance in times of great trials

Answer 3

The Chosen people of God

Question 4

How many books are there in the Old Testament?

Answer 4

46

Question 5

How many books are there in the New Testament

Answer 5

27

Question 6

What are the languages written in the bible

Answer 6

Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek

Question 7

• Collection of sacred books of the Hebrews written over a period of 900 years
• Prepares and announces the coming of Messiah, The Redeemer

Answer 7

Old Testament

Question 8

First 5 books of the Scriptures

-express God’s love for humanity in creation, the fall and formation of God’s people

Answer 8

Pentateuch

Question 9

The first five books of the bible

Answer 9

Genesis
Exodus
Numbers
Leviticus
Deuteronomy

Question 10

NARRATE ALL DIFFICULTIES, FAILURES AND TRIUMPHS OF ISRAELITES
Point to God’s steadfast love for Isral amidst people’s infidelity

Answer 10

Historical Books

Question 11

• Proverbs and simple saying full of wisdom

- Contains psalms or prayers of praise for the greatness of God

Answer 11

Wisdom

Question 12

• God’s sense of justice, his anger against deceit and the oppression of the poor and weak
• Speak of the coming Messiah

Answer 12

Prophetic Books

Question 13

Presents how God’s plan for redemption of all was achieved by sending His own divine Son into the world

Answer 13

New Testament