Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 2: The Prophets

This video explores the Nevaim, a section of the Jewish Bible, and its authorship. It compares the Jewish Bible with Christian versions, highlighting differences in book order and content. The video also discusses the historical context and authorship of the prophetic books, using a timeline to illustrate key periods and events. It addresses common questions about prophecies in Isaiah and their interpretations.

What is the main difference between the Jewish Bible and the Christian Old Testament?

• The Jewish Bible has a different order and categorization of books.

• The Jewish Bible includes the New Testament.

• The Jewish Bible is written in a different language.

• The Jewish Bible includes the Apocrypha.

According to tradition, who is said to have written the Book of Joshua?

• Samuel

• Jeremiah

• Isaiah

• Joshua

Which school of thought is believed to have written the Former Prophets?

• The Priestly School

• The Prophetic School

• The Historical School

• The Deuteronomist School

What is the significance of the Song of Deborah in the Book of Judges?

• It is a fictional story added later.

• It is considered one of the oldest texts in the Hebrew Bible.

• It is a hymn praising King David.

• It is a prophecy about the future of Israel.

Which prophet's book is divided into First and Second parts, according to scholars?

• Amos

• Ezekiel

• Jeremiah

• Isaiah

What is the primary focus of the Book of Jeremiah?

• The exile in Babylon

• The reign of King Solomon

• The fall of Jerusalem

• The creation of the world

Which two books are considered the oldest complete books in the Bible?

• Psalms and Proverbs

• Hosea and Amos

• Isaiah and Jeremiah

• Genesis and Exodus

What is the main theme of the Book of Jonah?

• A collection of laws and commandments

• A historical account of Israel's kings

• A story about obedience and repentance

• A prophecy about the end times

Who is considered the final prophet in the Jewish tradition?

• Isaiah

• Malachi

• Jeremiah

• Ezekiel

What does the name 'Malachi' mean?

• Savior

• Messenger

• King

• Prophet