Test 1

Question 1

How many books are in the Bible?

Answer 1

There are 66 books in total.

Question 2

How many books are in the Old Testament?

Answer 2

39.

Question 3

How many books are in the New Testament?

Answer 3

27.

Question 4

When was the old testament written?

Answer 4

1500-400 BC

Question 5

When was the New Testament written?

Answer 5

Written before 100 A.D.

Question 6

How many periods were there between Old Testament and Birth of Jesus?

Answer 6

3.

Question 7

What was the First period?

Answer 7

The Greek Period (323 Bc- 167 BC)

Question 8

What was the Second period?

Answer 8

Jewish Independance (167 BC to 63 BC)

Question 9

What was the Third period?

Answer 9

The Roman Period (64 BC to 70 AD)

Question 10

Who lead during the Greek period?

Answer 10

Alexander the Great who defeated the Persian Empire in 331 BC

Question 11

What was introduced into palestine during the Greek period?

Answer 11

Hellenization (greek culture) which allowed Jews to practice their religion

Question 12

When did Alexander the Great die?

Answer 12

323 BC

Question 13

How many Generals was the empire divided to and what were their names?

Answer 13

5. The most prominent generals: Seleucus, Ptolemy, Antigonus

Question 14

Who took over after political maneuvering?

Answer 14

Palastine was ruled by Ptolemys, who persecuted the Jews

Question 15

Who revolted against the Ptolemaic leaders?

Answer 15

The Jews, led by Mattathias and his son Judas; civil war broke out after power struggles bringing rome into the mix

Question 16

Romans did what to the jews?

Answer 16

Taxed the Jews but allowed them to practice their religion.

Question 17

Who was the ruler when Jesus was born?

Answer 17

Herod.

Question 18

When did Herod die?

Answer 18

4 BC.

Question 19

What is the point of the New Testament?

Answer 19

Bringing us the truth of God’s plan and will, the AUTHORITY for our teachings.

Question 20

How many gospels of the new testament are there?

Answer 20

4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)

Question 21

What are the Acts of the Apostles?

Answer 21

record the history of early Christian church.

Question 22

What are the Epistles?

Answer 22

13 letters written by apostle Paul and others of Jesus’ disciples

Question 23

What is the Canon? How many criterias are there?

Answer 23

the “standard” the 27 books met; there is 3 criteria.

Question 24

What are the canon criteria?

Answer 24

1.author was an “eye witness” to Jesus life, death and ressurection
2. content was aligned with the teachings accepted of the early church
3. content was widely used in early Christian worship

Question 25

Which church leaders were instrumental in shaping the Canon?

Answer 25

1. Ireaneus, Clement, Tertullian, Origen, Dionysius of Alexandria, Cyprian

Question 26

Who listed the books accepted as Canon?

Answer 26

Athanasius of Alexandria (AD 367)

Question 27

Ancient Manuscripts are?

Answer 27

Form basis of new testament, reinforces the books of bible are ancient and written in the era and not made up.

Question 28

What are Dead sea scrolls?

Answer 28

Discovered in 1947. Written between 200 BC and 70 AD.

Question 29

Printing press was invented by who and when?

Answer 29

Gutenberg, in 1450.

Question 30

Who crucified jesus?

Answer 30

Pontius Pilate

Question 31

What job did Jesus have?

Answer 31

Carpenter.

Question 32

Who baptized Jesus?

Answer 32

John.

Question 33

What were the political groups vying for power in Jesus' time?

Answer 33

Pharisees, Saducees, Zealots, Herodians, Essenes

Question 34

Who were the Pharisees?

Answer 34

keep laws stated in OT, condemning of those not in their group, life after death and spirit world

Question 35

Who were the Saducees?

Answer 35

only followed first 5 books of bible, didn't believe in life after death, aligned w/ roman governing officials

Question 36

Who were the Zealots?

Answer 36

more political than religious, resisted roman rule

Question 37

Who were the Herodians?

Answer 37

more political than religious, loyal to rome

Question 38

Who were the Essenes?

Answer 38

religious group, separated from society, strict rules w food, clothes and behavior.

Question 39

wat is Law in lutheran teachings?

Answer 39

It shows us our sin, what we should do, how we have failed to love or trust God, deserve punishment for it, gods judgement-guilty

Question 40

What is Gospel in lutheran teachings?

Answer 40

Show us our savior, what god has done for us in Christ, God's mercy and grace, promises of life and security God has given us, god's judgement-NOT guilty