Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 4: The Apocrypha

This video explores the Apocrypha, books included in some Bibles but not others. It discusses the historical context and development of these texts, focusing on their inclusion in Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Ethiopian Bibles. The video provides detailed analyses of individual books, such as Tobit, Judith, and the Maccabees, and examines additions to Esther and Daniel. It also delves into the unique books of the Eastern Orthodox and Ethiopian Bibles, with a special focus on the Book of Enoch. The video concludes by setting the stage for the New Testament.

What is the main difference between the Catholic and Protestant Old Testaments?

• Catholic Old Testament has more books.

• Protestant Old Testament has more books.

• Both have the same number of books.

• Catholic Old Testament is written in Latin.

Which book is NOT included in the Catholic Deuterocanonicals?

• Tobit

• Judith

• Enoch

• Baruch

What significant influence did Zoroastrianism have on Jewish literature?

• Inclusion of angels and demons

• Development of the Talmud

• Introduction of monotheism

• Creation of the Torah

Which book is considered a historical fiction similar to Esther?

• Baruch

• Tobit

• Judith

• Wisdom of Solomon

Who is the author of the Wisdom of Sirach?

• Joshua Ben Sira

• Tobit

• King Solomon

• Baruch

What is the main theme of the Book of Jubilees?

• The life of King Solomon

• The Exodus from Egypt

• The Jubilee cycle

• The genealogy of Jesus

Which book is NOT part of the Ethiopian Bible?

• 3rd Maccabean

• 4th Baruch

• Book of Daniel

• Josephon

What is unique about the Book of Enoch compared to other apocryphal books?

• It was written by King Solomon.

• It is referenced in the New Testament.

• It is part of the Catholic Bible.

• It was written in Latin.

Which group is believed to have had a strong influence on early Christianity?

• Zealots

• Essenes

• Sadducees

• Pharisees

What is the Book of Watchers primarily about?

• The genealogy of Jesus

• The fall of angels

• The life of Moses

• The creation of the world