When Was the Bible Written?

The video explores a timeline of the Bible, focusing on when each book was written and how they were compiled. It begins with the historical context of 931 BCE, marking the start of verifiable biblical history. The video discusses the distinct origin stories of the Israelites, the role of prophets, and the creation of the Deuteronomistic history. It also covers the development of the Torah, the influence of Greek culture, and the formation of the New Testament. Finally, it highlights the oldest existing manuscripts of the Bible.

What significant event marks the beginning of verifiable Bible history?

• The birth of Moses

• The death of King Solomon

• The Exodus from Egypt

• The construction of the First Temple

Which two figures are central to the distinct origin stories of the Israelites?

• Isaiah and Jeremiah

• David and Solomon

• Moses and Abraham

• Noah and Adam

Which book is considered the oldest complete book of the Bible?

• Psalms

• Amos

• Exodus

• Genesis

Who were the Deuteronomists?

• A group of prophets

• Translators of the Septuagint

• Priests during the Second Temple period

• Authors who compiled historical texts

What was the primary focus of the Deuteronomists' historical interpretation?

• The construction of the Temple

• The worship of only one God

• The exile to Babylon

• The worship of multiple gods

What was the role of the P writers during the Second Temple period?

• They compiled the New Testament

• They added content to Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers

• They translated the Bible into Greek

• They wrote the Book of Psalms

Which translation of the Torah was produced during the Greek period?

• The Vulgate

• The Septuagint

• The Dead Sea Scrolls

• The Masoretic Text

Which book is considered the last to be written in the Hebrew Bible?

• Chronicles

• Ezra

• Nehemiah

• Daniel

What are the earliest books in the New Testament?

• The Gospels

• The Pauline epistles

• The Acts of the Apostles

• The Book of Revelation

What is the oldest existing complete manuscript of the New Testament?

• Papyrus 66

• Papyrus 52A

• Codex Vaticanus

• Papyrus 46