Questions about the Origin of the Bible
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Quiz – Questions about the Origin of the Bible
Q1. What is the most widely accepted view of the origin of the Bible?
A. It was inspired by God
B. It was written by a single author
C. It was compiled by early church councils
D. It was written by multiple authors
Q2. How many books are traditionally included in the Protestant Bible?
A. 39
B. 44
C. 66
D. 73
Q3. What is the oldest book of the Bible?
A. Genesis
B. Exodus
C. Job
D. Psalms
Q4. What is the most recent book of the Bible?
A. Jude
B. Revelation
C. Acts
D. Romans
Q5. What is the traditional view of the authorship of the Pentateuch?
A. Moses
B. The prophets
C. The priests
D. The kings
Q6. How many books are in the Apocrypha?
A. 11
B. 22
C. 34
D. 46
Q7. What is the primary source of the Old Testament?
A. The Masoretic Text
B. The Septuagint
C. The Dead Sea Scrolls
D. The New Testament
Q8. What is the primary source of the New Testament?
A. The Masoretic Text
B. The Septuagint
C. The Dead Sea Scrolls
D. The Old Testament
Q9. What language was the original New Testament written in?
A. Aramaic
B. Hebrew
C. Greek
D. Latin
Q10. When was the King James Version of the Bible first published?
A. 1611
B. 1769
C. 1844
D. 1901
Q11. Who is traditionally credited with the authorship of the Book of Isaiah?
A. Isaiah
B. Jeremiah
C. John the Baptist
D. Paul
Q12. What is the principle of sola scriptura?
A. The Bible is the only source of truth
B. All scripture is given by inspiration of God
C. All scripture is to be interpreted literally
D. All scripture is to be interpreted figuratively
Q13. What is the principle of canonicity?
A. All books in the Bible are inspired by God
B. All books in the Bible are accepted as authoritative
C. All books in the Bible are to be interpreted literally
D. All books in the Bible are to be interpreted figuratively
Q14. What is the principle of inerrancy?
A. All books in the Bible are inspired by God
B. All books in the Bible are accepted as authoritative
C. All books in the Bible are without error
D. All books in the Bible are to be interpreted figuratively
Q15. What is the principle of infallibility?
A. All books in the Bible are inspired by God
B. All books in the Bible are accepted as authoritative
C. All books in the Bible are without error
D. All books in the Bible are without error and are the final authority on all matters of faith and practice
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