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Exploring the Origin and Organization of the Bible

Delve into the history of the Bible, from ancient inscriptions to modern printing, and understand the structure and writers of the Old and New Testaments, accompanied by references to key Jewish and Christian divisions.

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Exploring the Origin and Organization of the Bible

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  1. 2 The Doctrine of Inspiration - Part 1

  2. There is no doctrine of the existence of God in the Bible because the Scriptures assume this as a fact. “In the beginning God…” (Genesis 1:1)

  3. History of Writing • Inscriptions in Egypt - 3000+ BC • King Sagon - 2350 BC • Letters from “Palestine” - 1500 BC

  4. Writing Materials • Stone - (1500 BC) • Clay - Babylon ( 600 BC) • Wood - Isaiah 30:8 (700 BC) • Leather - Parchments (II Tim. 4:13) • Papyrus - N.T. Documents

  5. Writing Materials • Papyrus Codex - 1-2 Century AD • Vellum Codex - 4-14th Century AD • Printing Press - 1448 (Gutenberg) • Electronic Communications - 20th Century

  6. Origin of the Bible Bible = “Biblia”= Books

  7. Old Testament Origin Moses: Exodus. 24:1-4 (1450 BC) Joshua: Joshua 24:26 Prophets: Nehemiah 8:18

  8. Old Testament Origin • 39 Books • 28 Writers • 1500 Years • Completed by 400 BC

  9. O.T. Organization - Jewish Division • The Law - Pentateuch • The Prophets 1. Former 2. Latter • The Holy Writings, Poetry / History

  10. O.T. Organization - Jewish Division • Pentateuch Gen - Deut = 5 Books • Prophets • Former = 4 Books • Latter = 4 Books • Writings- Poetry/History = 11 Books 24 Books

  11. Christian Division • Pentateuch Gen. - Deut. = 5 Books • History Josh. - Ester = 12 Books • Poetry Job - Song of Sol. = 5 Books • Maj. Prophets Isa. - Dan. = 5 Books • Min. Prophets Hos. - Mal. = 12 Books 39 Books

  12. Jewish Holy/Reference Literature Talmud: • Jewish writing interpreting scripture • Contained Midrash & Mishna Apocryphal: Hidden Writings Josephus: Jewish historian.

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