Formation of the Bible

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice & Checkboxes

1. Which languages were used in the original Bible texts? (Check all that apply)

Hebrew

Greek

Latin

Aramaic

2. What does the term canon mean in relation to the Bible?

The list of books accepted as Scripture

A set of church rules for worship

A collection of sermons by early bishops

The building where Christians meet

3. Which council is often associated with early lists that helped form the New Testament canon?

Council of Nicaea

Council of Hippo

Council of Trent

Council of Chalcedon

4. Which literary genres appear in the Bible? (Check all that apply)

Law

Poetry

Novel

Prophecy

Letters / Epistles

5. In 2–3 sentences, explain how the Bible was formed (who wrote it, over what time, and how it was compiled).

6. Name two key themes or messages found in the Bible. For each theme write one sentence describing it.

7. Match the left items with the best description or placement on the right. Draw lines to match.

A. Genesis

B. Paul's letters

C. Psalms

D. Isaiah (Prophets)

1. New Testament - letters to churches

2. Old Testament - Law and beginnings

3. Old Testament - Wisdom/poetry

4. Old Testament - Major prophet

8. Why is it useful to learn about the Bible's formation when reading it today? (One short paragraph)