Introduction to the Bible Quick Quiz

The Bible is described as a 'library' because:

• This is the Latin word for 'Sacred text'

• It includes lots of words

• It is made up of many books

• It is long

The Catholic Bible has __ books

• 66

• 73

• 76

• 99

Which two statements are true?

• The Bible has had no influence on society

• The Bible is the world's best-selling book

• Only Christians study the Bible

• There are over 5 billion printed copies of the Bible

An example Bible reference is John 4:32-36. The first number indicates the relevant:

• Chapter

• Verse

• Book

• Line

The New Testament of the Bible includes texts which relate to:

• The Torah (Jewish Scriptures)

• Psalms

• The Hebrew prophets

• Jesus' time on earth

The Old Testament of the Bible includes:

• The Torah (Jewish Scriptures)

• The letters of St Paul

• The acts of the apostles

• Jesus' time on earth

Which statement is false?

• The books of the Bible can be grouped into different categories

• The books of the Bible are written in different genres

• The books of the Bible were written at the same time

• Each book of the Bible was written by a different author

Which of the following is a book in the Old Testament?

• Jesus

• Genesis

• Matthew

• Mark

Which statement is false?

• Catholics consider the original audience of the Bible texts to understand the message

• Catholics read the Bible literally and do not interpret the texts

• Catholics interpret the texts of the Bible to understand the original message

• Catholics consider the genre of Bible texts to help understand the message