Bible I - Test

Which in NOT true regarding the Bible?

• It is a collection of many books
• It was written over a period of 1,500 years
• It was written in the land of Palestine which is today modern Israel
• It has at least 40 different contributing authors

Which of the following are types of literature contained in the Bible? Select all that apply.

• Literature
• Poetry
• Narrative
• Law
• Fiction

What genre of literature would the psalms be?

• Narrative
• Prophetic
• Wisdom
• Poetry

What is the role of the prophets in the Bible?

• To foretell the future so that the people of God would know what to expect
• To call back God’s people to obedience and pronounce blessings and cursings that would come as a result of their choices
• To exact punishment on all of the enemies of God’s people through calling down fire from heaven and other disasters
• To teach the scriptures to the next generation of Jews

What is an important consideration when reading Biblical narrative?

• Remember that it is metaphorical language and should not be taken literally
• Remember to consider the overall plot to understand any specific element in the story
• Remember its specific and unique structure which includes contrast and couplets which deepen the meaning
• Remember to read it only in small sections so that it is easier to understand

What do we call the study of what the text meant to the original hearers?

• Hermeneutics
• Exposition
• Hyperbole
• Exegesis

What do we call the study of what the text accurately means to us today?

• Hermeneutics
• Exposition
• Hyperbole
• Exegesis

What is the fundamental rule of good Bible interpretation?

• It can never mean to me what it could have never meant to them.
• Follow your heart.
• The pastor is always right.
• Always ask a friend for their opinion to double check.

To what element of the human person does Biblical poetry most appeal?

• The rational mind
• The intense emotions
• The physical body
• All of the above

Which book characterizes wisdom as a young woman crying out to the simple to follow God’s wisdom to live a blessed life?

• Ecclesiastes
• Proverbs
• Job
• Lamentations