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THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. The BIBLE in ONE minute!. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= Ar_k8JjVWQA. THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. The Bible is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. These are further divided into “books.”
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The BIBLE in ONE minute! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar_k8JjVWQA
THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE • The Bible is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. These are further divided into “books.” • Books of the Bible are like smaller stories or chapters within one larger book, similar to a giant book of different fairytales, or a newspaper with many articles. • There are 73 books (total) in the Bible (Old and New Testament) • Using your handout “The Books of the Bible,” descramble the books that need descrambling!
What the Bible contains: the Old testament • The Old Testament: collection of holy books written by the Hebrews during a period of 1000 years • “the Law,” “Torah,” “five books” • Genesis: creation, Adam & Eve, Cain & Able, Noah’s Ark, tower of Babel, God’s covenant with Adam • Exodus: Moses; 10 commandments • Leviticus: law and rituals of Hebrews • Numbers: laws and rituals • Deuteronomy: means “second law” – contains second version of covenant God revealed through Moses; more laws & rituals
Books of the OT Continued… • The Historical Books: history of Hebrews and struggle to be faithful to God - from Moses’ time through establishing a Kingdom - the fall of the Kingdom and attempts to re- establish it • The Wisdom Books: meaning of life in ordinary experiences • The Prophetical Books: words and stories of special people who told Jews what God’s word meant to them - how evil acts lead to destruction of society - how Jews should be faithful to God who will send a messiah to save them