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Article 2: Catholic Classification of the Canon of the Old Testament

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Article 3a - The Origin of the Bible – A Brief Timeline of the Old Testament

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Quiz 1 - Classification of the Books of the Old Testament

Quiz 1a) Classification of the Books of the Old Testament according to the Jewish Tanakh  Note -  If you wish to refresh your memory before attempting the quiz - click here  to revisit the article. Attempt the questions to the best of your knowledge and then look at the answers below to check your answers. 1. Fill in the blank: The Torah consists of 5 individual books, namely - _______, _______, _______, _______ and _______.  2. Multiple Choice: In the Jewish Tanakh, the Prophets collection is divided into two parts. Which of the following is considered a Major Prophet?      a) Hosea      b) Isaiah      c) Jonah      d) Malachi 3. True or False: The Former Prophets in the Jewish Tanakh include books such as Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings. 4. Fill in the blank: The third major division of the Hebrew Tanakh, known as the ________, consists of 5 categories, including Devotional and Liturgical Literature,...
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