Bible

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bible

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Bible?Over 40 authors
2. What is the canonical books (protestant)?66 books
3. What is the approximate writing period?Over 1,500 years
4. How many books are in the Bible?In the Protestant version, the Bible has 66 books. They were gathered together over many centuries.
5. Why is the Bible important?The Bible has shaped religion, culture, and laws around the world. It helps people think about good, bad, and how to live together.

Septuagint: An ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew scriptures, significant for early Christian use.
Vulgate: A late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible that became the standard Catholic version for centuries.
Inerrancy/Infallibility: Theological doctrines concerning the absolute truthfulness and accuracy of the Bible.