The Bible BreakdownMIN. OMAR J. STEWART

Introduction

Tonight we are going to go in depth in

understanding the following:

The Apocrypha

The Dead Sea Scrolls

The Canon

Division Of Books In The Old Testament

Division Of Books In The New Testament

The Apocrypha

The Apocrypha denotes a set of books not considered authoritative, or

divinely inspired, in Judaism and Protestant Christian churches, and

therefore, not accepted into the canon of Scripture.

The word Apocrypha means "hidden." These books were written primarily in

the time period between the Old and New Testaments (B.C. 420-27).

Books Of The Apocrypha

1 and 2 Esdras

Tobit*

Judith*

Wisdom of Solomon*

Sirach* (also called Ecclesiasticus)

Baruch*

Letter of Jeremiah

Song of the Three Young Men

Susanna

Bel and the Dragon

Prayer of Manasseh

1 and 2 Maccabees*

Additions to the book of Esther*

Additions to the book of Daniel*

Dead Sea Scrolls

The Dead Sea Scrolls are scrolls that were discovered in eleven caves along

the northwest shore of the Dead Sea between the years 1947 and 1956.

The area is 13 miles east of Jerusalem and is 1300 feet below sea level.

The mostly fragmented texts, are numbered according to the cave that they

came out of.

The Dead Sea Scrolls include the earliest known surviving manuscripts of works

later included in the Hebrew Bible canon, along with extra-biblical manuscripts.

The Canon Of Scripture

The Canon of Scripture refers to the list of books that are officially accepted as "divinely inspired" and thus rightfully belonging in the Bible.

Only the canonical books are considered the authoritative Word of God.

The process of determining the biblical canon was begun by Jewish scholars and rabbis and later finalized by the early Christian church toward the end of the fourth century.

There are more than 40 authors in three languages during a period of 1,500 years that contributed to the books and letters which make up the biblical canon of Scripture.

There are a total of 66 books in the Bible.

39 Books In The Old Testament

27 Books in The New Testament

The Old Testament Books

The Pentateuch

The Pentateuch meaning five vessels, five containers,

or five books.

These were books written more than 3,000 years ago.

Moses is the primary author of the Pentateuch.

The Books Of The Pentateuch

Genesis

Exodus

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

The Old Testament Books

The Historical Books

12 Books that record the events of Israel's history,

beginning with the book of Joshua and the nation's

entry into the Promised Land until the time of its return

from exile some 1,000 years later.

The Historical Books

Joshua

Judges

Ruth

1st Samuel

2nd Samuel

1st Kings

2nd Kings

1st Chronicles

2nd Chronicles

Ezra

Nehemiah

Ester

The Old Testament Books

The Poetry & Wisdom Books

These writings of poetry and wisdom spanned from the time of Abraham through the

end of the Old Testament.

Possibly the oldest of the books, is The Book Of Job, and That book’s Author is unknown.

The Psalms have many different writers, King David being the most notable and others

remaining anonymous.

Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs are primarily attributed to Solomon. Also

referred to as "wisdom literature," these books deal precisely with our human struggles

and real-life experiences.

The Poetry & Wisdom Books

Job

Psalms

Proverbs

Ecclesiastes

Song Of Solomon

The Old Testament Books

The Prophetic Books

Prophetical Books of the prophets address the "classical" period of

prophecy—during the later years of the divided kingdoms of Judah

and Israel, throughout the time of exile, and into the years of Israel's

return from exile. The Prophetic Books were written from the days of

Elijah (874-853 B.C.) until the time of Malachi (400 B.C.).

They are further divided by Major and Minor Prophets.

The Prophetic Books

Major Prophets

Isaiah

Jeremiah

Lamentations

Ezekiel

Daniel

Minor Prophets Hosea

Joel

Amos

Obadiah

Jonah

Micah

Nahum

Habakkuk

Zephaniah

Haggai

Zechariah

Malachi

The New Testament Books

The Four Gospels

The Four Gospels (Gospel meaning, “Good News”) recount the story

of Jesus Christ, each book giving us a unique perspective on his life.

They were written between A.D. 55-65, with the exception of John's

Gospel, which was written around A.D. 85-95.

The New Testament Books

The Four Gospels

Matthew

Written to Jews who were familiar with Old Testament prophecy. Jewish customs were not explained in this gospel. Matthew often mentioned the Law of Moses.

Mark

Written for the Romans. Mark often explained Jewish words, customs, and places. He used Roman time rather than Hebrew time. And he translated some words into Latin.

Luke

Also the author of The Book Of Acts & both accounts were written to a man named Theophilus, which name meant “One who loves God”

John

This gospel was directed towards Gentiles (non-jews).

The New Testament Books

The Book Of Acts (The Acts of The Apostles)

Written by Luke, The B.O.A provides a detailed, eyewitness account of the birth and

growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the

resurrection of Jesus Christ.

It is considered a New Testament history book about the early church.

The book of Acts supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of Jesus to the

life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers.

The work also constructs a link between the Gospels and the Epistles.

The New Testament Books

The Epistles (Letters)

The Epistles are letters written to the young up and coming churches and individual

believers in the earliest days of Christianity.

The Apostle Paul wrote the first 13 of these letters, each addressing a specific

situation or problem.

The Apostle Paul's writings constitute about 50 percent of the entire New Testament.

The New Testament Books

The Epistles Of Paul Romans

1st Corinthians

2nd Corinthians

Galatians

Ephesians (Prison Epistle)

Philippians (Prison Epistle)

Colossians (Prison Epistle)

1st Thessalonians

2nd Thessalonians

1st Timothy (Apostolic Epistle)

2nd Timothy (Apostolic Epistle)

Titus (Apostolic Epistle)

Philemon (Prison Epistle)

The General Epistles Hebrews

(It is believed that Apostle Paul is the Author)

James

1st Peter

2nd Peter

1st John

2nd John

3rd John

Jude

The New Testament Books

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Also known as The Book Of Revelation and The Revelation of John.

This is the final book of the Bible. Written by John while living in exile on the Island of

Patmos, around A.D. 95-96. At the time, the early Christian church in Asia faced an

intense period of persecution.

Books That The Bible References

The Book Of The Covenant

Exodus 24:7

And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the Lord hath said will we do, and be obedient.

The Book Of Wars Of The Lord

Numbers 21:14

Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the Lord, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,

The Book Of Jasher

Joshua 10:13

And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher…

2 Samuel1:18

Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.

Books That The Bible References (cont)

The Book Of Samuel The Seer

1st Chronicles 29:29

Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Samuel the seer…

The Books of Nathan The Prophet & Gad The Seer

1st Chronicles 29:29

…and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the book of Gad the seer.

2nd Chronicles 9:29

Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet?

The Acts of Solomon

1st Kings 11:41

And the rest of the acts of Solomon, and all that he did, and his wisdom, are they not written in the book of the acts of Solomon?

Books That The Bible References (cont)

Shemaiah The Prophet

2nd Chronicles 12:15

Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet,

The Book Of Jehu

2nd Chronicles 20:34

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book ofJehu the son of Hanani

The Book Of Enoch

Jude 1:14

And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints

Books That The Bible References (cont)

Shemaiah The Prophet

2nd Chronicles 12:15

Now the acts of Rehoboam, first and last, are they not written in the book of Shemaiah the prophet,

The Book Of Jehu

2nd Chronicles 20:34

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book ofJehu the son of Hanani

The Book Of Enoch

Jude 1:14

And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints

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