Surveying the Books of the Bible

The Bible was first printed in what year?

• 1254

• 1354

• 1454

• 1554

What is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures?

• didache

• Septuagint

• liturgy

• kerygma

Which council of the Catholic Church accepted all the books in the Septuagint as part of the Old Testament canon?

• Trent

• Vatican Council I

• Vatican Council II

• Nicea

Which of the following books is NOT part of the Pentateuch?

• Genesis

• Exodus

• Deuteronomy

• Job

Which books of the Old Testament tell us how God remained faithful to the covenant?

• Pentateuch

• Prophetic

• Wisdom

• Historical

Which books of the Old Testament tell us how God works in our everyday lives?

• Pentateuch

• Prophetic

• Wisdom

• Historical

Which books of the Old Testament tell us to accept God’s love and mercy and be just?

• Pentateuch

• Prophetic

• Wisdom

• Historical

Which of the following is NOT a major prophet?

• Jonah

• Ezekiel

• Jeremiah

• Isaiah

Which is the first stage of the writing of the New Testament?

• oral tradition

• historical Jesus

• prophets

• New Testament writings

Which is the second stage of the writing of the New Testament?

• oral tradition

• historical Jesus

• prophets

• New Testament writings