Holy Bible

HOLY BIBLE  Genesis - the preexistence and transcendence
of God, His wisdom, and goodness.

 The word of God.
 Exodus - central event narrated in it is the
 Collection of books that includes the Old/First departure of the Israelites from Egypt. It
Testament and the New/Second Testament. recounts the oppression by God through Moses.
HOW WAS THE BIBLE WRITTEN?  Leviticus - A good part of this book consists of
sacrificial and other ritual laws prescribed for
 Encounter with God/ Jesus event the priests of the tribe of Levi.
 Oral Tradition  Numbers - Numerous legal ordinances are
 Written Tradition indicated in the account, making the book a
combination of law and history.
Biblical Inspiration
 Deuteronomy - what it contains is not a new
 The sacred and canonical books of the Old and law but a partial repetition, completion, and
New Testament, were written under the explanation of the law proclaimed on Mt.
inspiration of the Holy Spirit. so that we can call Sinai.
God their “author” and the Bible “the word of
New Testament
God”
 God chose certain human authors, who as true  27 books
authors made full use of their human powers
and faculties yet were so guided by the Holy Canonical Gospels
Spirit who so enlightened their minds and  Because of disputes, the Church found it
moved their wills, that they put down in writing necessary to make a definite list, a “canon” of the
what God wanted written. books, which have been truly inspired by God.
TWO DIVISIONS OF THE BIBLE Guided by the Holy Spirit, the Church determined
the inspired and the normative New Testament
 Old Testament - Salvation History books in terms of their apostolic origin, coherence
 New Testament - Fulfillment of the Promise with the essential Gospel message, and constant
use in the
PSUEDEPIGRAPHA
ST. MATTHEW, Apostle of Ethiopia church’s liturgy
 a collection of early Jewish and some Jewish- (CFC 88)
Christian writings composed between c.200 B.C.
and c.A.D. 200, not found in the Bible.  tax collector
 Multi-lingual, he can speak Aramaic, Hebrew and
OLD TESTAMENT
Greek.
 46 BOOKs  Believes in Jesus but argue over the law.
 PENTATEUCH - TORAH  wrote in late 70’s to 80’s AD
Genesis , Exodus , Leviticus , Numbers and  His Gospel has 28 chapters with 1071 verses and
Deuteronomy 18345 words.
 HISTORICAL BOOKS  Describe Jesus as Great Lawgiver and Teacher,
Joshua – 2 Maccabees King of the Jews. He emphasized righteousness,
 WISDOM BOOKS forgiveness, obedience and love for the poor
Job – Sirach  Symbol: Human (Angel)
 PROPHETIC BOOKS  feast day: September 21.
Isaiah - Malachi
ST. Mark 1. MOST IMPORTANT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN
JOHN and the SYNOPTICS
 known as John Mark of Jerusalem  Miracle stories – only three of the 29
 bilingual (Aramaic and Greek) miracle stories in the Synoptics are
 first Gospel writer (late 60’s early 70’s). present in John.
 His Gospel has 16 chapters, 678 verses and  Healing at the Distance
11,304 words (said to be the shortest of the  Feeding of the 5000
four)  The Walking on the Water
 described Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God
 symbol: Lion 4 miracles NOT found in the Synoptics
 Feast day: April 25.
 Wedding at Cana
ST. Luke  The Healing at the Pool of Bethzaida
 The healing of the man Born Blind
 Physician and companion of Paul.  The raising of Lazarus
 Gentile Christian convert 2. There are NO parables but instead
 wrote the Gospel in mid to late 80’s. revelation discourses.
 Gospel of Luke has 24 chapters, 1151 verses 3. Topographic and Chronologic Frame
and 19,482 words
 introduced Jesus as a Great Prophet, Lord of all
nations and savior of the Poor.
 Symbol: Ox.
 Feast Day: October 18.
St. John
 Son of Zebedee
 known as the “beloved disciple”.
 his Gospel was written in 90’s AD.
 The Gospel of John has 21 chapters, 879 verses
and 15635 words.
 well known as the “I AM gospel”
 He described Jesus as Divine Logos (word made
flesh), Son sent by the Father.
 Symbol: eagle
 his feast day: December 27.
SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
 matthew
 luke
 mark

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