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Writing Styles of the Bible

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of "Inspiration" in biblical context?

a)

Short stories that communicate layers of truth

b)

The divine influence given to the human authors of Scripture

c)

The Hebrew word for "breath" and "spirit"

d)

Foretold consequences of people's actions and called them to repentance

2.

Which term refers to writings that record family ancestries and reveal important family connections between individuals in the Bible?

a)

Narrative

b)

Epistle

c)

Genealogy

d)

Parable

3.

What is the meaning of "Ruah"?

a)

The Hebrew word for "breath" and "spirit"

b)

Writings that communicate how to best love God

c)

Short stories that communicate layers of truth

d)

Foretold consequences of people's actions

4.

Which biblical literary type tells a story in a straightforward way, recounting events or stories of important people in Israel's history?

a)

Epistle

b)

Poetry

c)

Parable

d)

Narrative

5.

What type of biblical writing is mostly contained in the first five books of the Bible, called the Pentateuch?

a)

Prophecy

b)

Wisdom

c)

Law

d)

Apocalyptic

6.

Which biblical literary form uses metaphorical and artistic language, follows rhythm and meter, and employs literary devices such as parallelism and repetition?

a)

Poetry

b)

Apocalyptic

c)

Epistle

d)

Narrative

7.

What is a "Parable" in biblical literature?

a)

Writings that communicate how to best love God

b)

Records of family ancestries

c)

Short stories that communicate layers of truth

d)

Letters written by St. Paul and other Apostles

8.

Which biblical literary type foretold consequences of people's actions and called them to repentance and right worship of God?

a)

Law

b)

Prophecy

c)

Wisdom

d)

Apocalyptic

9.

What type of biblical writing communicates truths about God and salvation through visions, often including strange imagery and symbolism?

a)

Apocalyptic

b)

Poetry

c)

Prophecy

d)

Narrative

10.

Which biblical literary form was written by St. Paul and other Apostles to early Christian communities and offers advice that often applies to our situations today?

a)

Law

b)

Wisdom

c)

Epistle

d)

Parable