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Test your biblical knowledge with a free, easy online quiz about Bible characters and people. Quiz answers, explanations, and Bible references are given for each question. Easy Bible Quiz about Biblical Characters and People. Can you answer this easy Bible quiz about Bible characters? Here is an easy Bible quiz with answers about people in the Bible. Easy Bible questions about characters in the Bible Who founded the Judaic religion? a. Abraham. b. Judah. c. Adam. d. Jesus. Answer A: Abraham. Abraham is the patriarch of the religion, the founder of Judaism, and God's people all started with him. He is the founding father of the original Hebrew religion of Judaism, which started in Judah. However, some scholars suggest that his grandson Jacob first instituted Judaism. God changed Abraham's grandson's name from Jacob to Israel, and the religion was born. Who founded Judaism? Who is the Messiah? a. Abraham. b. Elijah. c. Jesus. Answer C: Jesus . Jesus is Immanuel, King of Kings, the appointed one, and the Messiah. He was the anointed one who delivered the sinful ones from their sin and the fires of hell. John 4:21-26. Who was the king when the messiah was born? a. Solomon. b. Herod. c. Saul. Answer B: Herod the Great. King Herod the Great was king when Jesus was born. Herod thought Jesus was a threat and wanted to kill Him. Matthew 2:1-2. Who hated and persecuted the disciples but experienced conversion while traveling to Damascus? a. Pilate. b. Judas. c. Saul. Answer C: Saul. Saul was the Jewish persecutor that converted to Christianity. Being a Pharisee, Saul of Tarsus saw to the killing of many believers, including the first martyr, Stephen. On his journey to Damascus, he encountered a heavenly entity, commonly believed to be Jesus. Saul became a believer and an apostle as a result of the encounter. The Lord changed Saul's name to Paul. Paul did not personally know Jesus when He was alive, and Paul was not among the original disciples. Acts 9:1-19. Who brought gold, myrrh, and frankincense to young Jesus? a. Shepherds. b. Priests. c. Magi. Answer C: Magi. A number of wise and educated men, known as the Magi, visited Jesus when he was very young. A star in the east guided the Magi to Jesus. They brought three expensive gifts. Tradition assumes that if there were three gifts, there must have been three Magi. The Bible does not specify the number of magi that made the visit. Some scholars say that there may have been more than three Magi. "Magi" is the plural form of the word, meaning two or more. "Magus" is the singular form of the word, meaning just one. Matthew 2:1-12. Who was the judge at the official trial of Jesus? a. Herod the Great. b. Pontius Pilate. c. Caiaphas. d. Barrabas. Answer B: Pontius Pilate. Pontius Pilate judged Jesus at the trial. Herod the Great was the king of Judea during the time of Jesus' birth. At Jesus' trial, Pontius Pilate served as both the judge and the governor of Judea. Caiaphas, the head priest of the Sanhedrin, disliked the preaching of Jesus disrupting things. The elders and priests came and took Jesus to the house of Caiaphas with their complaint and false witnesses against Jesus so that they could sanction their actions. Caiaphas then took Jesus to Pontius Pilate for an official trial. Matthew 26:46-66 When Jesus healed ten lepers, how many came back to thank Him? a. All ten of the lepers came back and thanked Jesus. b. Nine came back and thanked Jesus. One did not. c. Only one leper thanked Jesus. d. No one thanked Jesus. Answer B: Only one . Only one leper came back and thanked Jesus for healing him. The leper was a Samaritan. Luke 17:11-19. What type of tree did Zacchaeus sit in so that he could see Jesus on Easter Sunday? a. Zacchaeus was sitting on a branch of a sycamore-fig tree. b. He was hanging onto the trunk of a palm tree. c. Zachaeus was sitting in an olive tree. Answer A: Sycamore fig tree. Zacchaeus was a tax collector. He was short and could not see over the crowd, so he climbed the tree. Zacchaeus was sitting in a sycamore fig tree. Luke 19:1-4. Who did Delilah seduce to obtain information about the source of his strength? a. King David. b. Solomon. c. Samson. Answer C: Samson. Samson was seduced by Delilah to learn the secret of his strength. The Philistines wanted to capture Samson but were afraid of his immense strength. They persuaded Delilah to seduce Samson to learn the secret of his strength. Judges 16. Who built a giant boat called the Ark? a. Adam. b. Noah. c. Moses. Answer B: Noah . God gave Noah instructions to construct a massive boat called the Ark. It took Noah and his sons about 100 years to build the Ark. The purpose was to save humanity and the animals from the destruction of the world caused by a massive flood. Genesis 6:9-22. How many people were on the Ark? a. Two. b. Four. c. Eight. Answer C: Eight people . That made a total of eight people on the Ark. Noah, his three sons, and the four wives were on the Ark. Genesis 6:17-18. Who did God transport to Nineveh using a giant fish? a. Jonah. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer A: Jonah . God commanded Jonah to go to Nineveh to deliver a message. Jonah refused to do it and tried to run away to Tarshish on a boat. Because Jonah was on the boat, it encountered adverse weather. Jonah jumped from the boat to save it and the occupants. God dispatched a large fish to pick up Jonah and deliver him to Nineveh. Jonah 1:14-17. Who was forced into the lion's den? a. Sampson. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer B: Daniel. Daniel went into a lion's den at the command of King Darius, the Mede. Jealous underlings tricked Darius into giving the order. As we know from Sunday school, the lions behaved like kittens, and Daniel was safe. Daniel 6. Which prophet did God take up to heaven in a fiery chariot? a. Enoch. b. Moses. c. Elijah. Answer C: Elijah. Something resembling a fiery chariot transported Elijah directly to heaven. Elijah did not die but was taken alive straight to heaven. 2 Kings 2:10-17. Who took over Elijah's ministry after he was taken to heaven? a. Gehazi, his servant. b. Jehoshaphat. c. Elisha. Answer C: Elisha. Elisha took over for Elijah after he ascended into heaven. He was the apprentice of Elijah, as appointed by God. Elisha inherited the mantle (cloak) of Elijah and performed many miracles. Elijah's cloak was dropped as he entered the fiery chariot, and Elisha took it, assuming the responsibilities that came with it. 2 Kings 2:8-15. What did God present to Moses when he was on Mount Sinai? a. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and several hundred laws. b. Moses received a staff adorned with a serpent's head. c. God gave Moses the Beatitudes. Answer A: Ten Commandments. God gave the Ten Commandments and many laws to Moses on Mount Sinai. Moses received two stone tablets with the commandments during his time on the mountain with God. The tablets contained the original Ten Commandments. God himself engraved the tablets with his finger. He also revealed most of the 613 laws known as the Mitzvot, which are the commandments and guidelines that govern Jewish life and practice. Exodus 19. How many sets of the commandment slates did God etch out for Moses? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two sets. God etched out two separate sets of tables with the Ten Commandments for Moses. Moses brought down the first set of tablets of the Ten Commandments from the mountain. Upon his arrival at the camp, Moses witnessed the Israelites having a party and worshiping a golden calf. Moses was so angry that he threw the commandments to the ground and broke them into pieces. Because Moses destroyed the original tablets, he had to trek back up the mountain to ask God to create a second set of tablets. How humiliating. Exodus 34:1-4. How did Aaron explain to Moses about the golden calf? a. "An angel came and told us to make a golden idol." b. "The devil showed up and forced us to make a golden calf." c. "There was a fire, and the people tossed some gold into it, and poof, a calf emerged." Answer C: Poof, the calf appeared. The calf just magically emerged from the fire after tossing gold into it. Aaron stated, "The people threw some gold into the fire, and suddenly, a calf emerged." Really! Exodus 32. When she looked back at Gomorrah, she turned into a pillar of salt. a. Ruth b. Lot's wife. c. Lot's oldest daughter. Answer B: Lot's wife. Lot's wife was transformed into a pillar of salt. Lot's wife disobeyed God as the family was leaving Gomorrah. She looked back at Sodom during its destruction by God. As a result, she was transformed into a pillar of salt. Genesis 19:23-26. Who slew 1,000 Philistines using the jawbone of an ass? a. David slew the Philistines when he faced them in battle. b. Samson was given to the Philistines by the Israelites. c. Stephen, the disciple, when he resisted an attempt to stone him. Answer B: Samson. Samson used a jawbone to slay 1,000 Philistines. He killed the Philistines out of revenge because they killed his wife. Judges 15:14-16. Who was sold into slavery by his brothers? a. Esau. b. Joseph. c. Benjamin. Answer B: Joseph. Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. His brothers were jealous of a coat that their father had given him. The jealous brothers sold Joseph into slavery to slave traders. An Egyptian guard named Potiphar bought Joseph from the slave traders. Joseph became a leader in Egypt, serving directly under the pharaoh. Genesis 37:18-36. What was King David's first occupation? a. Prophet of God. b. Captain of the guard. c. Shepherd for his father. Answer C: A shepherd. When David was a young boy, he was a shepherd for his father. 1 Samuel 16:8-13. When David was a shepherd, what animal did he protect his sheep from? a. Lions and Bears. b. Wolves and Coyotes. c. Snakes and Gila monsters. Answer A: Lions and bears. David protected the sheep from the natural predators of lions and bears. The Bible says David would track after the predators and remove the sheep from their mouths. 1 Samuel 17:34-37. Who used a sling and a smooth stone to kill a giant? a. Samson. b. Daniel. c. David. Answer C: David. David, when he was a young shepherd, killed the giant Philistine known as Goliath. David went to the battlefront when he was a young lad to take food and drink to the soldiers. While there, he heard the blasphemous shouting of the Philistine giant Goliath. David decided to answer the giant's challenge. He attacked the giant with a sling and a smooth stone. After David slew Goliath, David chopped the giant's head off with the giant's sword. 1 Samuel 17:33-54. Who betrayed Jesus to the religious mob on the night of His arrest? a. The server at the Last Supper, Jediah. b. The jealous tax collector, Matthew. c. A greedy disciple, Judas Iscariot. Answer C: Judas Iscariot. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus on the night of His arrest. Jesus prophesied and announced at the Last Supper that Judas would betray Him. Judas identified Jesus with a kiss when the religious mob arrived at the Garden of Gethsemane to arrest Him. Matthew 26:14-16. How much was Judas paid to identify Jesus on the night of the arrest? a. Twenty pieces of gold. b. Thirty pieces of silver. c. He received nothing. Answer B: Thirty pieces of silver. Judas received thirty pieces of silver from the Pharisees for betraying Jesus. The common price for a slave at the market was thirty pieces of silver. Jesus' life was only worth the price of a slave to the Pharisees. Matthew 26:14-16 What happened to Judas Iscariot after the mob took Jesus away? a. Judas fled to Egypt. b. The disciples slew him. c. Judas committed suicide. Answer C: Committed suicide. The Bible asserts that Judas was remorseful after betraying his master and took his life by hanging himself, resulting in his guts spilling out. Matthew 27:3-10. What island was John exiled on when he wrote the Book of Revelation? a. Malta. b. Crete. c. Patmos. Answer C: Patmos. John wrote the book of Revelation while on the island of Patmos. He was exiled on the Greek island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea. Patmos was a Roman penal colony, and John lived in a cave on the island. Revelation 1:9. This man denied knowing Jesus three times on the night of Jesus' arrest. a. Paul. b. Peter. c. Matthew. Answer B: Peter. Peter denied knowing Jesus three times on the night of Jesus' arrest. Even though Peter said he would never deny Jesus, he did deny him that evening. During the Last Supper, Jesus predicted that Peter would betray him three times before the cock crowed. As it happened, as Peter followed Jesus through the streets, on three occasions someone in the crowd identified Peter as a follower of Jesus, which he denied each time. Luke 22:54-62. This person watched as Moses floated among the reeds along the Nile riverbank. a. Jochebed. The mother of Moses. b. Aaron. The brother of Moses. c. Miriam. The sister of Moses. Answer C: Miriam. Miriam, the sister of Moses, followed the basket as it traveled down the river. Moses' mother hid Moses for three months from the authorities. Fearing for his life, she put Moses into a basket and placed it in the Nile River. She hoped that the royal court would discover Moses and spare his life. Moses' sister, Miriam, followed along the riverbank. Pharaoh's daughter found him in the river and adopted him. Exodus 2:1-10. Jesus brought this man back to life after being dead for four days. a. Andrew. b. Lazarus. c. Nicodemus. Answer B: Lazarus. Jesus brought Lazarus back to life to show the power of God. Lazarus was Jesus' friend who had died and was placed in a burial tomb. Jesus deliberately waited four days before raising Lazarus back to life to show the power of God. John 11:38-44. Is someone named Ben-Hur (Son of Hur) in the Bible? a. No, it is a fictitious name. b. Yes, it is the same person in the movie Ben-Hur. c. Yes, but it is not the same character as in the biblical movie. Answer C: Yes. However, he is not the one depicted in the famous biblical movie. The name Son of Hur (Ben-Hur) appears in the Bible. Ben-Hur was an officer of the court and an administrator (governor) in Ephraim. King Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, and Ben-Hur was listed as one of them. Each officer had to serve the court for one month a year, providing everything for the king. 1 Kings 4:7-8. Who is the oldest person in the Bible? a. Methuselah. b. Noah. c. Adam. Answer A: Methuselah. Methuselah is the oldest person in the Bible. Methuselah died at 969 years old. Noah lived to be 950 years old. Adam lived to be 930 years old. Genesis 5:21-27. Who killed Abel because of jealousy? a. Cain. b. Seth. c. Adam. Answer A: Cain. Cain killed Abel because of jealousy. Abel was a rancher, and Cain was a farmer. Cain was upset because God seemed to favor Abel's animal sacrifice more than Cain's crop sacrifice. Abel was murdered by Cain because of this jealousy. Genesis 4:8. Where was Jesus born? a. The birth took place in a cave located in Galilee. b. He was born in his parents' home in Nazareth. c. Jesus was born just outside Bethlehem. Answer C: Bethlehem. Jesus was born just outside Bethlehem in an animal shelter. The family was in Bethlehem for the census, and all the rooms were full at the inns. After he was born, Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes and placed in a feeding trough called a manger. Luke 2:2-7. What city did Jesus grow up in? a. Jesus' family moved to Jerusalem after leaving Bethlehem following the census. b. He grew up in Damascus, where his stepfather was a carpenter. c. Jesus grew up in Nazareth, the home of his parents. Answer C: Nazareth. Jesus grew up and lived in Nazareth until he started his ministry. He was born near Bethlehem and died in Jerusalem. Jesus started his ministry in Capernaum. Luke 2:51-52. Who was the first recorded person to be taken straight to heaven without dying first? a. Elijah. b. Enoch. c. Moses. Answer B: Enoch. Enoch was the first person taken to heaven by God without dying first. Genesis states, "Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him." Enoch was the great-grandfather of Noah and the father of Methuselah. Genesis 5:21-29. How many criminals did they crucify the same day as Jesus? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two criminals . At the crucifixion, two criminals were also on a cross and crucified at the same time as Jesus. There was one criminal on either side of Jesus. Jesus told one of them that he would see him in paradise. Luke 23:32-34. Who baptized Jesus? a. Caiaphas, the high priest in the temple, was the one who baptized Jesus. b. Jesus was baptized by His cousin John the Baptist. c. Friar Tuck baptized Jesus. Answer B: John the Baptist. John the Baptist, the cousin of Jesus, baptized Jesus in the River Jordan. After the baptism, the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus, resembling a dove. God spoke and said he was well pleased. John lived in the wild. He ate locusts and honey and wore fur-skin clothes. (Matthew 3:13-17) This prophet led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery. a. Joshua. b. Moses. c. Aaron. Answer B: Moses. God chose Moses to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt and to the promised land. His brother Aaron was his spokesman, and Joshua was his right-hand man. The story of Moses. Not-So-Easy Bible Questions about people in the Bible Who is Yahweh in the Bible? a. Abraham. b. Jesus. c. God. Answer C: God. God is Yahweh. Yahweh appears more than 6,800 times in the original Old Testament. Only temple priests could say "Yahweh," because it was so holy. Yahweh is God, but the most popular English translation of Yahweh is Lord. "Lord" appears approximately 6800 times in the Bible. At what age did Jesus start his ministry? a. Twelve. J esus began at the age of twelve, after spending three days in the synagogue with the priests. b. Thirty. He started his ministry when he was approximately thirty , when he was baptized. c. Twenty-one . Jesus began preaching when he came of age at twenty-one. Answer B: Thirty years old. Jesus began his ministry as a fully grown adult after reaching the age of thirty. His cousin John the Baptist baptized Jesus, marking the beginning of his ministry. Jesus started preaching at Capernaum in Galilee, about 2 miles from his home in Nazareth. Luke 3:23. Who were the people in the Bible that boarded the Ark and survived the catastrophic flood? a. All the people in Noah's small village came on board. b. Noah, his three sons, and their wives survived. c. Only Noah and his wife. Answer B: Noah and his family. Those who survived the flood by being on the Ark were Noah, his three sons, and their wives. All of humanity started with Adam and Eve, but also all humanity comes from Noah's family. Genesis 7:13. To whom did Jesus say these words: "I will make you fishers of men"? a. Matthew and Luke. b. Paul and Judas Iscariot. c. Peter and his brother Andrew. Answer C: Peter and Andrew. Jesus told Peter and Andrew , who were fishermen, that they would become fishers of men. Jesus approached them at the shore and made them his first disciples. Mark 1:16-18. Whose rod turned into a snake and ate the sorcerers' snakes in Egypt? a. Elijah. b. Aaron. c. Moses. Answer B: Aaron. Aaron wielded a staff that, when thrown to the ground, consumed the snakes of sorcerers. This episode occurred when Aaron went with Moses to ask Pharaoh to "Let my people go!" Exodus 7:8-13. Who ordered the head of John the Baptist to be cut off and placed on a plate? a. The religious Sanhedrin. b. Governor Pontius Pilate. c. King Herod Antipas. Answer C: Herod Antipas. King Herod Antipas, the tetrarch over Galilee, ordered the beheading of John the Baptist. Salome was Herod's stepdaughter, the daughter of his wife, Herodias. She deceived Herod into ordering the execution of John while she performed a sexual dance in front of him. Matthew 14:1-12. Who walked on water at the Sea of Galilee? a. Paul and Peter. b. Jesus and Peter. c. It was only Jesus. Answer B: Jesus and Peter. Jesus and Peter walked on water. Jesus was on shore, and the disciples were out a short way in a boat. Rather than call the boat to shore, Jesus walked out to the boat on the water. As Jesus was walking toward the boat, Peter got out and walked toward Him. Unfortunately Peter lost his faith, got scared, and sank. Jesus had to save Peter from drowning. Matthew 14:22-33. Which Bible person was responsible for the stoning of Stephen, the first martyr? a. King Herod the Great. b. Saul of Tarsus. c. Pontius Pilate. Answer B: Saul of Tarsus. Saul of Tarsus oversaw the stoning of Stephen when the riotous crowd demanded it. He did not himself throw any stones, but he approved, sanctioned, and supervised. Later, Saul converted to Christianity and became known as Paul the Apostle. Acts 8:1-14. What did Jesus' mother ask him to do when they were at a wedding? a. Bless the newlyweds. b. Replenish the wine. c. Make the toast. Answer B: Make more wine. The host ran out of wine, and Mary urged Jesus to make more wine out of water. Most scholars contend that this was Jesus' first miracle as recorded in the Bible. John 2:1-11. Whom did Delilah seduce for the Philistine army? a. David. b. Samson. c. Jonathan. Answer B: Samson. Samson was seduced by Delilah. The Philistines wanted to capture Samson. However, it was difficult to overtake Samson because of his enormous strength. The Philistines persuaded Delilah to seduce Samson and learn what gave him his strength. Delilah's constant banter finally convinced Samson to tell her that his hair was the source of his strength. Judges 16. Which Bible person permitted the creation of a golden idol while camped in the desert? a. Moses. b. Aaron. c. Miriam. Answer B: Aaron. During the exodus from Egypt through the desert, Aaron permitted the creation of a golden idol. This event occurred while Moses was spending 40 days and nights on the mountain, speaking with God. Exodus 32:1-6. What compensation did Judas receive for revealing Jesus to the religious mob that led to his arrest? a. 10 denarii. b. 20 drachmas. c. 30 silver coins. Answer C: Thirty pieces of silver. Judas Iscariot received 30 pieces of silver for betraying Jesus, the same amount as the price of a slave. After feeling remorse, Judas gave the money back to the Sanhedrin, but they refused it. Later, Judas felt so remorseful that he committed suicide for what he had done. Matthew 26:14-16. What did Jesus say were the two most important commandments? a. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and love your neighbor as yourself. b. Obey the Ten Commandments and pray often. c. Be baptized and partake of communion. Answer A: Love. Love is the most important commandment and priority according to Jesus. Matthew 22:36-40. Which woman in the Bible did Eli think was drunk when she was praying in the temple, asking God for a child? a. Anna. b. Sarah. c. Hannah. Answer C: Hannah. Hannah appeared to be drunk while praying in the temple. Hannah was the barren wife of Elkanah. She continuously went to the temple, pleading in fervent prayer for a child. Haannah's prayer was answered, and Samuel was born. 1 Samuel 1:9-17. Who was the prophet who called two she-bears out of the woods to attack a group of 42 misbehaving and disrespectful mouthy boys? a. Elisha. b. Joshua. c. Abraham. Answer A: Elisha. Elisha called out two bears to attack a group of disrespectful children. A group of rowdy, rebellious teens teased Elisha about being bald when he was walking along the road. Elisha summoned two bears out of the woods, which mauled several dozen of the lads. The story's lesson is to respect your elders and avoid teasing the priest. 2 Kings 2:23-25. Who was the blind Bible character that Jesus healed in Jericho? a. Bartimaeus. b. Malchus. c. Legion. Answer A: Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus was healed of blindness by Jesus in Jericho. The Bible has 26 stories of Jesus performing healings. In this particular story, Jesus and the disciples left Jericho and came across a beggar beside the road. It was Bartimaeus , the son of Timaeus, who was blind and called out to Jesus. Jesus felt compassion and healed his blindness. Mark 10:46-52. What was the name of the servant of Caiaphas whose ear Peter cut off? a. Belshazza. b. Malchus. c. Uzzah. Answer B: Malchus. Peter cut the ear off of Malchus when Caiaphas and the mob came to arrest Jesus in the garden. Jesus put Machus' ear back on and healed it. John 18:10 Who was Jacob's brother, known for his red hair and hairy appearance? a. Judah. b. Isaac. c. Esau. Answer C: Esau. Esau was the red, hairy twin brother of Jacob. Jacob's brother was a twin, but they were not identical twins. Genesis 25:24-26. Who in the Bible died after he touched the Ark to keep it from falling? a. Zacchaeus. b. Uzzah. c. Uriah. Answer B: Uzzah. Uzzah died when he touched the Ark to steady it. King David, along with 30,000 others, was transporting the Ark of the Covenant from the house of Abinadab in Baale-Judah into the house of Obed-Edom, the Gittite, in the City of David (Jerusalem). Uzzah instantly died when he tried to steady the ark from falling off the cart when the oxen stumbled. 2 Samuel 6:1-7. Whom did King Nebuchadnezzar force into a fiery furnace? a. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. b. Shem, Ham, and Japheth. c. Daniel. Answer A: S hadrach, Meshach, and Abednego . Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were friends of David. They were high up in King Nebuchadnezzar's court. However, they refused to bow down and worship the king's idol. Jealous underlings tricked the king into putting the three men to death in the furnace, but God's intervention saved them. Daniel 3:8-15. Jesus raised this friend from the dead four days after he died. a. Nicodemus. b. Lazarus. c. Peter. Answer B: Lazarus. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the tomb for four days. When Jesus stood outside the tomb, He shouted and told Lazarus to rise and come out. So he did. John 11:38-44. Who was the Jerusalem priest who instigated the trial of Jesus? a Caiaphas. b. Ananias. c. Judas. Answer A: Caiaphas. The main priest who charged Jesus with the crimes was named Caiaphas. Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, a high priest who also participated in the coercion of Jesus' trial. John 18:12-14. This Bible character sat on a donkey that talked to him. a. Saul. He was met by a divine person while traveling to Damascus. b. Balaam. He lived among idolaters and was a prophet of sorts. c. John. His donkey alerted him to Herod's plot to kill him. Answer B: Balaam. A donkey spoke to Balaam after he hit it several times. The donkey stopped because an angel was blocking the way. Balaam repeatedly prodded the donkey, who remained motionless. Then the donkey spoke to Balaam. "What have I done to you that you have struck me these three times?" Numbers 22:21-39. Who was the thirteenth apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot? a. Nathaniel. b. Thaddeus. c. Matthias. Answer C: Matthias. The 13th apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot was Matthias. The apostles selected Matthias by drawing lots. Acts 1:21-26. King David saw this woman bathing in the nude and later had an affair with her. a. Bathsheba. b. Cleopatra. c. Delilah. Answer A: Bathsheba. David saw Bathsheba bathing on a rooftop next door and became lustful for her. He arranged for her husband to be killed in battle and then took Bathsheba as his wife. It's a coincidence that her name is Bathsheba and she was taking a bath. Makes you wonder how the names in the Bible were selected or translated. 2 Samuel 11:2-5. Who was it that "stinketh" in the Bible? a. Lazarus. He had a stench after spending four days in a tomb. b. Joseph's body, which was carried to the promised land. c. Methuselah smelled foul due to his old age. Answer A: Lazarus. After lying dead in the tomb for four days, Lazarus's sister said Lazarus had a stench. She was in tears and extremely upset that Jesus did not come right away to save his friend. John 11:38-43. Who was sitting with the elders of Judah when a heavenly spirit pulled him by the hair, took him up between earth and heaven in a vision, and brought him to Jerusalem? a. Ezekiel. b. David. c. Paul. Answer A: Ezekiel. Ezekiel had a vision that took him to Jerusalem, and he faced the glory of God. He was pulled by his hair between heaven and earth in a dream. God showed Ezekiel the wickedness of man and how sinful and detestable they had become. Ezekiel 8:1-4. Whom did Samuel anoint as the first king of Israel? a. Solomon. b. David. c. Saul. Answer C: Saul. The people demanded a king, so Samuel appointed Saul as their first king. Saul was the favorite of the masses. This event was perhaps the first step Israel took in its journey from a collection of scattered tribes to becoming a united country. 1 Samuel 9:15-20. Who was the last king of northern Israel? a. Nebuchadnezzar. b. Solomon. c. Hoshea. Answer C: Hoshea. The 19th and last king of the northern kingdom of Israel was Hoshea, son of Elah. Hoshea took advantage of an opportunity during a battle between Israel and the Assyrians. He killed King Pekah of Israel during the battle and assumed power. His poor leadership and refusal to pay the Assyrians protection money led to Israel's final downfall. Hoshea was the last king. Who was Elijah's apprentice? a. Samuel. b. Elisha. c. Daniel. Answer B: Elisha. After Elijah ascended to heaven in a fiery chariot, his apprentice Elisha assumed leadership. Elijah's apprentice was Elisha. Which tribe of Israel took care of the religious duties of the faithful? a. Benedictines. b. Aaronites, c. Levites. d. Jesuits. Answer C: Levites. The religious affairs of the Hebrews were the responsibility of the Levites. God entrusted the Levites, with Aaron as the high priest, to manage all tabernacle matters. The practice continued for over 1500 years, until the arrival of Jesus led to the disbandment of the priesthood. Who was the prophet that ate locusts and honey when he traveled in the wilderness? a. Jesus. b. Samson. c. John the Baptist. Answer C: John the Baptist. John the Baptist ate locust and honey while living in the wilderness. This prophet was a simple man who was faithful to God and wore fur coats made of wild animals. He was Jesus' cousin and baptized Jesus at the start of His ministry. Matthew 3:1-6. Who is David's father? a. Solomon. b. Jesse. c. Obed. Answer B: Jesse. David's father is Jesse. David was the youngest of Jesse's eight sons. The name of David's mother is not specifically mentioned in the Bible. David's grandfather is Obed, and his great-grandfather is Boaz. Solomon was David's son. Ruth 4:15–22. Which Bible character had to have his arms held up by his aides so that he could communicate hand signals to the army below in battle? a. Moses. b. Abraham. c. King David. Answer A: Moses. During a battle with the Amalekites, Moses gave hand signals to the Israelites. Moses became worn out; his arms could not stay up, and the Amalekites began winning the battle. Aaron and Hur sat Moses on a rock and held up his arms, and the Israelites were victorious in the battle. Exodus 17:8-13. Who was a Phoenician queen and the wife of King Ahab? a. Bathsheba. b. Jezebel. c. Vashti. Answer B: Jesebel. The evil wife of King Ahab was Jezebel , perhaps the most evil person in the Bible. Her maids threw her out the window, which led to her horrifying death. Dogs devoured her as she lay on the ground. 1 Kings 16:29-33. Who was pulled from the crowd to carry Jesus' cross on the day of His crucifixion? a. Simon from Cyrene , who was innocently walking alongside the procession. b. Zacchaeus , who was observing the procession from a nearby tree. c. Nearby, Balaam rode his donkey behind the procession. Answer A: Simon from Cyrene. Simon from Cyrene was forced to carry the cross of Jesus. Jesus was so beaten down and weak that he could not carry his cross. Simon was just passing by when the soldiers seized him from the crowd and forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. He was just an ordinary person, in the wrong place at the wrong time. Mark 15:21-22. Which Pharisee visited Jesus at night to avoid detection by the Sanhedrin? a. Nicodemus. b. Abarbanel. c. Gamaliel. Answer A: Nicodemus. During the night, Nicodemus , a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, visited Jesus. Nicodemus asked Jesus about the meaning of "being born again." John 3:1-21. Who was Joseph’s youngest brother? a. Benjamin. b. Judah. c. Ruben. Answer A: Benjamin. The youngest of Jacob's twelve sons was Benjamin. Benjamin was the younger brother of Joseph. The twelve brothers founded the twelve tribes of Israel. Benjamin was the youngest brother out of 12 siblings. Who greeted the first two visitors to Jesus' tomb after his resurrection? a. Mary , the mother of Jesus, who sat vigil over the tomb, met the visitors. b. Peter and Andrew were staked out at the tomb and met the visitors. c. An angel of the Lord was at the entrance. Answer C: An angel. At the doorway of Jesus' tomb was an angel of the Lord who greeted the visitors. The first to arrive at the tomb to see the resurrected Jesus was Mary Magdalene. Matthew 28:1-10. How much time elapsed between Jesus' resurrection and when he ascended into heaven? a. Exactly forty days. b. Three days. c. A week. Answer A: Forty days. Jesus spent forty days between his resurrection and ascension. Acts 1:3. Return to the menu. Fun phrases from the 1950s: What does it mean to be radioactive? a. The term "radioactive" refers to something that is very popular or currently trending. b. "Radioactive" means you have a serious illness. c. It means that you are not well-liked. Answer A: Being very popular. Being radioactive means being very popular. Hula hoops and pet rocks were once upon a time radioactive. "He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." Titus 3:1-11.

This free online children's Bible quiz will test a child's knowledge of Bible history. With each question, a provided answer includes added detailed information and supporting Bible verses to explain the answers. Multiple Choice Bible Quiz about Moses the Lawgiver Bible Quiz about the man who led the Israelites to the promised land. Trivia Bible questions about who Moses was and why he is the most noted biblical person. This is a Bible quiz on who Moses was. What country was Moses born in? a. Judah. b. Israel. c. Egypt. Answer C: Egypt. Moses was born in Egypt as a son of Hebrew slaves. He later went into Midian, where he lived with Jethro's family. Thereafter, Moses lived in the desert, leading the Israelites to the promised land. Exodus 2:11-2 What was Moses' second occupation? a. Moses was the captain of the guard in Pharaoh's army. b. He was a shepherd for his father-in-law. c. Moses was a shipbuilder. Answer A: A shepherd. Moses worked as a shepherd for forty years in his second occupation. His life was divided equally into 40-year segments of prince, shepherd, and then prophet. Joshua 8:30-31 Who were Moses' biological father and mother? a. Amram and Jochebed. b. Abraham and Sarah. c. Isaac and Rebekah. Answer A: Amram and Jochebed. Amram and Jochebed were the biological parents of Moses. They were Hebrew, but a t the time of Moses' birth, they lived as slaves in Egypt. Exodus 6:19-22 What tribe were Moses and his family from? a. The family were descendants of the tribe of Levi. b. His family was from the tribe of David. c. They were from the tribe of Judah. Answer A: Levi. Moses' family was from the tribe of Levi. 1 Chronicles 23:14 Who was Aaron in the Bible? a. He led the Israelites into the promised land after Moses died. b. Aaron rebelled against Moses while in the desert. c. The brother of Moses. Answer C: Brother of Moses. Aaron was Moses' older brother by three years. Aaron was the spokesperson for Moses when he went to Pharaoh to demand, "Let my people go." Exodus 7:1-7 Who was Miriam in the Bible? a. Miriam was the second wife of Moses b. She was the first daughter of Moses. c. Miriam was the older sister of Moses. Answer C: Sister of Moses. Miriam was Moses' older sister by seven years. She followed the basket containing Moses along the edge of the riverbank. The plan was to save Moses's life, and it succeeded. Numbers 26 How many wives did Moses have? a. Moses had only one wife, as God commanded. b. The Bible reveals that Moses had two wives, but not at the same time. c. Moses had a concubine and several wives, which was customary at the time. Answer B: Two wives. Moses had two wives but not at the same time. Moses' first wife was Zipporah, a Midianite and the daughter of Jethro. Zipporah died while Moses was in the desert. Moses' second wife was an Ethiopian who was not named in the Bible. Moses' brother and sister were upset with Moses for marrying her. Numbers 12 Exodus 2:21 Who was the foster mother of Moses? a. She was a maid in the Pharaoh's court. b. The Queen of Egypt. c. Pharaoh's daughter. Answer C: Pharaoh's daughter. Moses' foster mother was the daughter of the Pharaoh. A servant of Pharaoh's daughter noticed the basket containing Moses floating in the water. The daughter instructed the servant to retrieve the basket, and then she took Moses in and adopted him as her own. Pharaoh's daughter gave him his name. Exodus 2:2-10 What river did Moses float down while in a basket when he was a baby? a. Jordan. b. The Nile. c. Euphrates. Answer B: The Nile. Moses floated down the Nile River in a basket. Moses was born three months prematurely, and his mother hid him from the authorities for three months. The Pharaoh, desiring Moses's death, ordered the execution of all babies with the intention of killing him. In an attempt to save his life, his biological mother put Moses in a basket and placed it into the Nile River. Exodus 2:1-10 Why did Moses leave Egypt when he was a young man? a. Moses killed someone and went on the lam. b. He was a priest and returned to the homeland. c. Moses returned to Judea to be the leader of the Israelite nation. Answer A: Moses killed someone. While living under the pharaoh's roof in Egypt, Moses killed someone who angered him. Exodus 2:11-15 Whom did Moses kill? a. He killed a Hebrew slave because he was upset with the slave's behavior. b. Moses killed an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew slave. c. He killed his Egyptian stepbrother over jealousy. Answer B: Egyptian taskmaster. Moses became furious at an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew slave and killed him in his anger. Unlucky for Moses, someone saw him bury the taskmaster in the sand and reported him to the authorities. Moses left Egypt and went into hiding after killing the Egyptians out of fear for his life. He went into Midian, where he found employment as a shepherd. Exodus 2:11-14 What physical ailment did Moses have? a. Moses had poor eyesight. b. He had a speech disorder. c. Moses had a hearing impairment. Answer B: Moses had a speech disorder. Scholars believe that Moses stuttered. Tradition states that when Moses was a child, he put a hot coal in his mouth that caused a speech impediment. The Bible does not support this theory. Exodus 4:10-11 Besides the issue of stuttering in his speech, what else was significant about the personality of Moses? a. Moses had very severe anger management issues. b. He walked with a limp from a military training exercise while in Egypt. c. Moses was very cruel to his older brother and sister because he was jealous of them. Answer A: Severe anger issues. Moses was well known for his anger, so much so that God punished him for it. Moses was furious at an Egyptian slave master and killed him. He went on the lam and became a fugitive in Midian. Exodus 2:11-15 Moses was frustrated at Aaron and the multitude for worshipping a golden calf. He became so angry that he threw down the tablets that God made of the Ten Commandments and broke them into pieces. Moses broke God's workmanship, oh my. Exodus 32:16-21 Moses was furious at his generals when they returned from battle with the Midianites and brought back the women as captives. Numbers 31:12-14 Moses was furious with Dathan and Abiram for disobeying him and rising against his command. Numbers 16:12-15 God commanded Moses to talk to a certain rock, and it would give forth water. However, Moses became so angry with the bickering of the multitude that he disobeyed God. Moses struck the rock in anger with his staff because he was furious . He disobeyed God. A definite no-no! Numbers 20:7-11 What is one of the most important things that Moses did? a. He supervised the construction of the Jerusalem temple. b. Moses led the Hebrews out of Egyptian slavery. c. He built a giant boat called the Ark. Answer B: Moses led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt. Exodus 3:7-12 Who was the Levite priest who rose against Moses? a. His jealous brother Aaron. b. Joshua, one of his leaders, who wanted to take over. c. The Levite priest Korah and his followers rose up against Moses. Answer C: Korah led a rebellion. A Levite priest named Korah l ed a rebellion and rose up against Moses. God caused the earth to swallow Korah and his closest leaders. Then God consumed the remaining followers of Korah with fire. Numbers 16 What do the Muslims believe about Moses? a. Muslims believe Moses is exactly the same as what Christians believe. b. Muslims believe that Moses is the father of the Islamic faith. c. Moses is a legendary figure created by Christians. Answer A: Believe the same as Christians. Both Muslims and Christians believe the same things about Moses. What do the Muslims believe about Moses? What promise did Moses keep for Joseph as the Jews left Egypt? a. Not to marry anyone from outside the tribe of Levi. b. No killing of any Egyptians as they departed from Egypt. c. To take Joseph's dead body to the promised land. Answer C: Take Joseph's body. Moses promised to take Joseph's dead body to the promised land. The Israelite slaves took Joseph's funeral container out of Egypt with them. Joseph's body was later buried in the promised land. Exodus 13:19 What advice did Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, provide to Moses when they were in the desert? a. To manage his anger. b. Set up a court system to judge the people. c. Place the latrines outside the camp for health reasons. Answer B: Set up a court system. Jethro recommended that Moses set up a court system. Moses was overwhelmed by the complaints he was handling himself. Moses created a system to allow others to judge the people under his guidance. Exodus 18:13-23 Who or what was Nehushtan in the Bible? a. The inner chamber of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. b. Tall soldiers engaged in combat with the Hebrews while in the desert. c. It was a brass pole with a representation of a snake head at the top. Answer C: A Brass Pole. The object was a brass pole l ike a walking stick with a snake molded on it. The Nehushtan healed the Israelites when bitten by poisonous snakes in the desert. 2 Kings 18:4 What sea did Moses part using his arms and his staff? a. Red Sea. b. Dead Sea. c. Sea of Galilee. Answer A: Red Sea. Moses spread his arms open while holding his staff and separated the waters of the Red Sea. After the Israelites passed through the Red Sea and were safe on the other side, Moses closed the waters, drowning the Egyptian army as the waters receded back to normal. Exodus 15:1-5 In what way did God first contact Moses when He gave him His message? a. Moses heard God's voice from the sky. b. He appeared to Moses in a vision. c. God spoke from a burning bush. Answer C: God spoke from a burning bush. God appeared to Moses as a burning bush in Midian at the base of Mount Horeb as he tended sheep. God talked to Moses from a burning bush at the base of the mountain. Moses was required to take his sandals off before approaching the bush. Exodus 3:1-6 How many books of the Bible did Moses write? a. Three. b. Four. c. Five. Answer C: Five Books. Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament. The books are commonly known as the Five Books of Law or the Pentateuch. These are also the main books of the Jewish Torah. Moses wrote the Pentateuch. How many commandments did God give to Moses? a. Ten. b. Twelve. c. Seven. Answer A: Ten commandments. God gave Moses the Ten Commandments while socializing on a mountain. Exodus 20:1-17 Describe the tablets that the Ten Commandments were written on. a. Moses wrote the commandments on linen scroll tablets as God revealed them. b. The tablets were made of gray slate with gold adornments around the edges. c. There were two stone tablets, etched on both sides by the finger of God. Answer C: Two stone tablets. The Ten Commandments were etched on both sides of two stone tablets by the finger of God. Exodus 24:12 What is significant about forty years in the life of Moses? a. Moses received the Ten Commandments at the age of forty. b. He lived three different lifespans of forty years each. c. Moses died when he was forty years old. Answer B: Three different life spans Moses lived three different lifespans of 40 years each. Moses lived in Pharaoh's house in Egypt for the first forty years. He spent the second forty years in Midian, living with Jethro and his family. The final forty years Moses spent living in the desert leading the Israelites. By coincidence or design by God, Moses lives three separate 40-year lives. Exodus 7:7 What did God feed the Israelites during the forty years in the desert? a. Locusts and grasshoppers. b. Honey Dew. c. Manna. Answer C: Manna. Manna from heaven fed the Israelites while in the desert. The Bible and the Quran describe manna as a sweet bread from heaven. In the morning, manna appeared on the ground, resembling dew. The Israelites were instructed to eat it the same day it was picked. The exception was the Sabbath. Twice as much was picked on Friday to ensure there was enough for the Saturday Sabbath. Exodus 16 What did God instruct Moses to do when the Israelites were complaining about being thirsty? a. Moses had the Israelites dig a well in a special place that God had chosen. b. God commanded Moses to talk to a certain rock. c. Moses was told where there was an oasis. Answer B: Talk to a certain rock. God commanded Moses to approach Meribah and speak to a rock, and water would pour forth. Once again, Moses became so upset with the complaining Israelites that he smacked the rock in anger with his staff instead of talking to it. God was severely displeased with this action and later punished Moses for his anger issues. Numbers 20 Once again, what did Moses do when the Israelites murmured that they were thirsty and came upon a waterhole in Marah that was bitter and undrinkable? a. Moses placed a piece of wood in the water hole. b. To eradicate any germs, Moses seasoned the water with salt. c. He made a water filter out of camel hair that was placed in a coconut shell with a hole in the bottom. Answer A: Placed a piece of wood in the water. Moses placed a piece of sweet wood in the bitter waterhole to make it sweet. Exodus 15:22-26 How many times did Moses go up and speak with God? a. Once for forty days and nights to receive the Ten Commandments and record all of God's guiding rules. b. Twice, once to receive the Ten Commandments and once to receive the laws. c. Moses went up on Mt. Sinai a total of eight times (8) to speak with God. Answer C: Eight times total. Moses went up the mountain to speak with God on eight different occasions. Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments from God? a. Mount Sinai. b. On Mount Ararat. c. The summit of Mount Vesuvius. Answer A: Mount Sinai. Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Moses spent 40 days and 40 nights on Mount Sinai speaking with God, where he received the Ten Commandments. Exodus 19:1-6 How many sets of the Ten Commandments did God make for Moses? a. One. b. Two. c. Three. Answer B: Two sets. God made two sets of commandments. Aaron allowed the Israelites to make a golden idol to worship while Moses was on the mountain with God. When Moses returned, he was furious at the Israelites having a party. Moses threw the commandments to the ground in anger, smashing the tablets. So Moses had to trek back up the mountain and ask God to make a second set. Can you imagine that conversation? Moses stayed on Mount Sinai for another 40 days and nights, perhaps taking anger management lessons. God instructed Moses to build an ark and put the stone tablets in it for safekeeping. Apparently, God no longer trusted Moses to hold them in his hand. Deuteronomy 10:1-4 On which trip up the mountain did God present Moses the second set of tablets? a. On the second hike up to the mountaintop. b. During the fourth trek with his brother Aaron. c. The incident happened on the eighth and last trip. Answer C: The eighth trip. Moses received the second set of commandments on his eighth and last trek up Mount Sinai. Exodus 24 When Moses came down from visiting God on the mountain, what changed about him? a. Moses had a shining halo over his head. b. The face of Moses glowed and scared the multitude. c. The entire body of Moses had a red radiance from talking to God. Answer B: His face glowed. The face of Moses glowed after coming down from the mountain. The face of Moses shone because he was in the presence of God and had seen and spoken with Him. Exodus 34:29–35 How old was Moses when he died? a. 80 years old. b. 100 years old. c. 120 years old. Answer C: 120 years old. Moses was 120 years old when he died on his birthday, the 7th day of the month of Adar. Moses was exactly 120 years old at the time of his passing. Some believe that 120 is the age we are all supposed to live. Deuteronomy 34 Where did Moses die? a. Moses died in the desert several days before the Israelites reached the promised land. b. He died inside the promised land the first day that the Israelites entered it. c. Moses died on Mount Nebo as he looked out at the promised land. Answer C: On Mount Nebo. Moses died on Mount Nebo. God forbade Moses from entering Canaan, the promised land, because of his disobedience. Moses was allowed to look at it from Mount Nebo, on the opposite side of the Jordan River from Canaan. He died on Mount Nebo after seeing the promised land from a distance. Deuteronomy 34 Who succeeded Moses after his death? a. Aaron. b. Joshua. c. Miriam. Answer B: Joshua. Joshua succeeded Moses as the leader of the Israelite nation. God prohibited Moses from leading the Israelites across the border and into Canaan. This was God's way of reprimanding Moses for his anger management issues. Aaron did not take over because he had previously died at Mount Hor during the exodus. Miriam died and was buried in the wilderness at Kadesh during the exodus. This left Joshua to take charge and lead the Israelites to the land of milk and honey. Deuteronomy 31:1-8 How did the Egyptian army die when they attempted to recapture Moses and the slaves? a. Moses trained the Israelites to fight, and they defeated the Egyptians at the shore of the Red Sea. b. God sent hailstones and lightning bolts from heaven to destroy the approaching Egyptian army. c. The Egyptian army drowned as they tried to cross the Red Sea. Answer C: Drowned in the Red Sea. As the Egyptian army was approaching, Moses parted the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape. The Egyptian army entered the Red Sea, attempting to catch up with and capture the Israelites. Moses closed the sea after the Israelites made it out. Sadly, the army was still there when the sea returned to normal and drowned them. Exodus 14:26 How many plagues did God inflict on Egypt before Pharaoh let the people go? a. Six. b. Ten. c. Twelve. Answer B: Ten plagues. Egypt was afflicted with ten plagues that included gnats, flies, frogs, locusts, livestock pestilence, boils, and hail. Exodus Chapters 7-12 What was the first plague that God inflicted upon Egypt? a. Frogs came out of the river and hopped all over the land, causing devastation. b. God turned the skies of Egypt dark during the day. c. The Nile River turned red like blood. Answer C: Turned the Nile red. God's first plague on Egypt was to turn the Nile red like blood. Exodus 7:14-25 What was the last plague that God inflicted upon Egypt? a. All firstborn humans were condemned to death, regardless of their age. b. God caused a pestilence among the livestock, which caused them all to die. c. The skies turned dark, blocking out the sun, so no one could see. Answer A: All the firstborn were condemned to death. Exodus 11 Return to the menu. Here is an amusing slang term from the 1950s. What does it mean to be jitterbugged? a. This situation is when you have bugs on your body, like lice or other creatures. b. The scenario is when an undercover agent carries a hidden recording device. c. It means that someone is very nervous or jittery. Answer C: Very nervous or jittery. "Jitterbugged" is when someone is being very nervous or jittery. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

Test your knowledge with our easy Bible quiz about facts and trivia concerning the Bible. Challenge yourself for fun with these easy Bible trivia and facts. Easy Bible Quiz about Bible Trivia and Bible Facts. Show your knowledge with this Bible quiz on biblical trivia. Answer these easy Bible questions to show your knowledge of Bible Trivia. Easy Bible Trivia Questions What is unbelievable about the Bible? a. It is, unfortunately, the least-sold book in the world. b. Fire cannot destroy Bibles that have been blessed. c. The Bible is the most stolen book in history. Answer C: The Bible is the most stolen book. The Bible is the most stolen book, according to CNN and the NY Times. The most common reason given for shoplifting the Bible is that it "should be free." What country prints the most Bibles? a. China. b. Germany. c. United States. Answer A: China. Most Bibles are printed in China, followed by the United States and then Germany. Germany was the first country to print a Bible. It was completed by Johannes Gutenberg around 1455 in Mainz, Germany. The Gutenberg Bible was a copy of the Latin Vulgate. What is the meaning of the word epistle? a. Manuscript. b. Book. c. Letter. Answer C: An epistle is a letter. The disciples of Paul, Peter, John, James, and Jude wrote epistles to the churches they started. In the Bible, epistles are known as letters. Who is well known for placing free Bibles in hotels and motels? a. The Gideons. b. Knights of Columbus. c. The Jehovah's Witnesses. Answer A: The Gideons. The Gideons are well known for placing free Bibles in hotels and motels. Gideon of the Bible was a judge, prophet, and military leader. He was an Israelite from the tribe of Manasseh. Gideon is famous for defeating the Midianite army with only 300 men. What is the appropriate way for women to dress for church services? a. Women must dress their best and always wear their "Sunday best" outfits. b. Any type of clothing is OK as long as it is a "one-piece" dress. c. Women are to dress modestly at church services. Answer C: Women should dress modestly. Revealing cleavage is not appropriate for religious gatherings. Tight-fitting clothes are not befitting for church services or other events. Women's clothes should cover their shoulders, chest, elbows, midriff, and knees while in church. The purpose of attending church is not to show off clothes, fashion, wealth, or popularity. The Old Testament states that women are to cover their heads, while men are not to cover theirs. Read this article from The Parkway Church about the Bible's dress code. 1 Corinthians 11:3-16. Which disciple had a face that glowed like that of an angel? a. Stephen. b. Abram. c. Noah. Answer A: Stephen had a face that glowed. Stephen was one of the first of seven deacons appointed to office. Unfortunately, Stephen was the first disciple killed for his beliefs and became the first recorded biblical martyr. The Bible says Stephen had a face that appeared like that of an angel while on trial before the Sanhedrin. Acts 6:15. Who was Jesus' stepfather? a. Joseph. He was a carpenter from Nazareth. b . Abraham. He was the Hebrew patriarch. c. Elijah. He was a famous prophet. Answer A: Joseph . Joseph was a descendant of King David and husband of the virgin Mary. He was a humble man and a believer who married the mother of Jesus. Joseph lived through the scandal of having a pregnant wife out of wedlock. He and Mary must have endured a tremendous amount of ridicule, especially when they announced Mary was birthing the savior of the world. Can you imagine the stir if that happened today? Luke 1:26-28. What book in the Bible is also known as the Apocalypse? a. Exodus. b. Book of Isaac. c. The Book of Revelation. Answer C: The Book of Revelation. "Apocalypse" is the Greek word for "revelation." The Book of Revelation t ells of the end of the world and the revealing of divine secrets. What garden did God create for the first family in Genesis? a. The Garden of Paradise. b. Garden of Gethsemane. c. The Garden of Eden. Answer C: Garden of Eden. God gave Adam and Eve the Garden of Eden as a perfect utopia to live in. Unfortunately, they disobeyed God, and He exiled them from the Garden of Eden. Who is the Tempter in the Bible? a. Balderdash. b. A serpent. c. Baal. Answer B: The serpent, also known as Satan, is the devil. The serpent t empted Eve in the Garden of Eden to challenge God's commandment. Satan convinced Eve, who then convinced Adam to eat the fruit from the forbidden tree. The serpent goes by many names, including the Devil, Satan, Beelzebub, the beast, and the fallen angel. Matthew 4:1-11. Who met a divine personality on the road while traveling to Damascus? a. Saul of Tarsus. b. Samson. c. Peter. Answer A: Saul of Tarsus. A divine person, believed to be Jesus, blinded Saul of Tarsus as he was traveling to Damascus. A few days later, Ananias healed Saul by laying his hands on his head. Saul converted during this experience, and God changed Saul's name to Paul. Before this event, Saul persecuted the Jews and was involved in many of their deaths. After his conversion, Paul was one of the most significant followers of Jesus. Acts 9:1-9. How does the famous Psalm 23 begin? a. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching. b. For God so loved the world. c. The Lord is my shepherd. Answer C: The Lord is my shepherd. Psalm 23 is probably the most famous psalm ever quoted. It is often quoted at funerals. The psalm starts with "The Lord is my shepherd." Please provide the most accurate definition of an atheist. a. An atheist is a person who does not believe in any gods. b. Such an individual is someone who is a devil worshipper . c. An atheist is a person who despises attending church . Answer A: An atheist does not believe in God. An atheist is a person who does not believe in the existence of God. Atheists will never enter heaven because the first step to getting there is to believe in God. What is the closest definition of agnostic ? a. This individual holds a strong belief in the worship of Satan and the devil. b. Agnostics believe that the existence of a God is unknown. c. This person strongly dislikes religion. Answer B: Existence of God is unknown . Agnostics don't know if there is a God. Who took the body of Jesus after he died? a. The Pharisees. b. Joseph of Arimathea. c. The family of Jesus took His body at the insistence of His mother, Mary. Answer B: Joseph of Arimathea. Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the Sanhedrin and a secret follower of Jesus. Nicodemus helped Joseph, who was also a secret follower of Jesus. Both these men came out of hiding and showed their devotion to Jesus. Joseph donated his personal grave for the burial site of Jesus. John 19:38-42. On what did Jesus ride when he entered Jerusalem during the last week of his life? a. Goat. b. Horse. c. Camel. d. Donkey. Answer D: Donkey. The disciples placed their cloaks on a donkey for Jesus to sit on. The people thought he was coming to take over and free them from Roman rule. Matthew 21:7. What is the day Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey called? a. Ash Wednesday b. Palm Sunday. c. Good Friday. Answer B: Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem during the week he was tried and crucified. The people believed that he had arrived with the intention of overthrowing Rome. There was much celebration, and people waved and laid down palm branches before him. What are the last several days of Jesus' life called, starting with the Last Supper? a. Hebdomada Crucifixionis. b. Palm Sunday Weekend. c. The Passion of Christ. Answer C: The Passion of Christ. The passion of Christ refers to the time from the Last Supper to the night of his crucifixion. This is the time of Jesus' physical and emotional suffering, as he knew at the Last Supper what was coming. What time is recognized as the Holy Week concerning Jesus? a. It is the period of time from when Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem to the birth of Jesus. b. This is the 7-day period between the Sunday he rose from the dead and the Sunday before. c. Holy Week is the time from Jesus' baptism until his first sermon. Answer B: The entire last week of the life of Jesus. Holy Week started the Sunday before Jesus' resurrection. Sunday is when Jesus asked his disciples to locate a donkey, and they traveled to Jerusalem. Monday is when Jesus upset the booths outside the temple. Tuesday is when Jesus killed a fig tree for not producing and gave a speech on the Mount of Olives. Wednesday is when Judas consented to the deal with the Sanhedrin. Thursday was the day of the Last Supper in the upper room, and Jesus also washed the disciples' feet. Friday was the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial of Jesus. Saturday is when Jesus lay wrapped in the tomb all day. Sunday is when Jesus rose from the dead and left the tomb. What was Peter's profession before he became a disciple? a. Tent Maker. b. Fisherman. c. Farmer. Answer B: Fisherman. Peter and his brother Andrew were fishing partners. The two brothers were the first ones that Jesus called to service. Peter was often called Simon Peter. Matthew 4:18-19. What does repentance NOT include? a. Repentance and reviewing your sins and expressing regret for them. b. Perform charitable deeds and provide aid to the impoverished. c. Making a commitment to changing your sinful ways. d. Asking God for forgiveness of those sins. Answer B: Charitable deeds. Your sins are not forgiven by performing good deeds or charitable works. This is not what repentance means. A person who repents may indeed perform good deeds and help others, but that is not exactly what repentance is. It is commendable to do good things, but that does not allow us into heaven and is not part of being repentant. Being repentant involves reviewing your sins, changing your sinful ways, and asking God for your forgiveness. Ezekiel 18:30 2 Chronicles 7:14 How many original transcripts of the Bible are in existence? a. None. Unfortunately, only copies exist. b. One. The transcript is in a vault in the Vatican basement. c. Two. They are on display in museums in Damascus and Jerusalem. Answer A: None. There are no original transcripts of the Bible. Many first copies exist that are based on the original manuscripts. What would be considered the first step on the way to entering heaven? a. Doing good works will allow you into heaven. b. The first steps to heaven are to believe in Jesus. c . Being a good person is the key to getting into heaven. d. Obeying the 10 Commandments is the only way into heaven. e. The path to heaven is being ethical, attending church, and saying your prayers. Answer B: The process begins by believing in Jesus. The first steps to heaven are first believing in Jesus , confessing and repenting of your sins, and requesting God to grant you entry into heaven. John 14:6. Explain the main purpose of baptism . a. Baptism is confirmation that a person is an upstanding church member. b. The act is a public declaration of purification and cleansing of sin. c. It is a religious "rite" that allows entry into heaven . Answer B: Public declaration. Baptism is a public declaration of one's faith and purification and cleansing of sin. Baptism is the act of believing in Jesus. It symbolizes the death of one's sin and the resurrection of a new life in Jesus. Baptism is a person's public declaration of faith and purification and cleansing of sin. This man believed he wrestled with God and won. a. Samson. b. Jacob. c. Job. Answer B: Jacob. Jacob believed he wrestled with God all night. God dislocated Jacob's hip out of place at the end of the match because He was losing. Some scholars believe it was an angel bringing a message from God. This "messenger" changed Jacob's name to Israel. As a result, a new nation was born. Genesis 32:22-31. What was the Garden of Eden? a. The Garden of Eden was the site of Jesus' arrest. b. This location is where Jesus was crucified. c. The first home of Adam and Eve. Answer C: The first home of Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve first lived in the Garden of Eden. God created this garden specifically for humanity to start their lives. Unfortunately, Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and He expelled them from the garden. God placed a cherubim angel and a flaming sword at the entrance to the Garden of Eden to prevent entrance into it. Mark 14:32-47. What is the "Day of the Lord "? a. It is Sunday, the Sabbath. b. This occasion is the day Jesus was arrested , tried, and crucified. c. It's a time of judgment for sinners and preparation for Jesus's second coming. Answer C: A time of judgment. The Day of the Lord is a time of judgment for sinners. It marks the preparation for the second coming of Jesus. Great punishments will happen, such as war. It will be a period of "divine wrath." Afterwards, Earth will be restored. Malachi 4. What occurred at Pentecost ? a. Jesus ascended into heaven. b. Eyes of fire appeared all around the disciples. c. About 120 followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit. Answer C: Holy Spirit filled 120 followers. 120 followers of Jesus were filled with the Holy Spirit. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit filled 120 of Jesus' disciples. They began to speak in foreign tongues. The room was filled with a powerful wind. Tongues of fire appeared above the disciples' heads. Approximately 3,000 people were baptized during Pentecost. Acts 2:1-13. Who will NOT be able to enter the Kingdom of Heaven? a. Serial killers. b. Child molesters. c . Nonbelieving atheists. d. Murderers, rapists, adulterers, and homosexuals. Answer C: Atheists. Atheists do not believe in God or any heavenly being. Nonbelieving atheists will not be able to enter Heaven. Everyone else will enter Heaven if they believe in God, recognize Jesus as their Savior, repent, ask for forgiveness, and ask God for entry. Who will be excluded from heaven? How many righteous people were found in Sodom before God destroyed it? a. None. b. Only one. c. Less than 10. Answer C: Less than ten. God found fewer than 10 righteous men in Sodom. Lot and his family were the only ones worthy of surviving the destruction of Sodom. However, Lot's wife disobeyed God and looked back as they were leaving, resulting in her death. Genesis 19. What is the best explanation of salvation ? a . Being saved from sin and eternal death by having faith in Jesus Christ. b . Keeping the Sabbath holy and attending church every Sunday. c. Avoiding harmful actions and engaging in positive behaviors. Answer A: Saved from sin and eternal death. Jesus' death provides us salvation and saves us from our sins and eternal death. You must believe in Jesus Christ, ask for salvation, and repent of your sins. Return to the Menu Humorous words and phrases from the 1950s: What did the terms "ankle biters" and "rug rats" refer to in the 1950s? a. They are small children who are too young to walk. b. "Ankle biters" are household pets like cats and dogs. c. Household pests, including fleas, roaches, and ants, are ankle biters. Answer A: Small children. In the 1950s, the time of this author's youth, it was understood to refer to small children. The terms were first used in the late 1800s to refer to small animals only big enough to nip at the ankles of their keepers. After the turn of the century, folks used these terms to refer to small children. Later, the term was used for other things, such as mosquitoes and pests. The terms are losing popularity, but people from that earlier generation still use them. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Learn of ancient manuscripts and lost books of the Bible. Jesus mentioned a lost book. What is the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? What are the lost books of the Bible? What are the Lost Books of the Bible Learn about the missing and lost books of the Bible. Was scripture lost or just forgotten for lack of faith in it or its non-use? Biblical scripture, manuscripts, and books that are lost or forgotten. The Bible does not include certain lost books. The original scriptures were manuscripts, codices, and letters, not books as we know them. The early church condemned much of the early Bible scriptures for various reasons, such as the following: being written by unknown authors, their writings being unpleasant, not important enough, contrary to their beliefs; or in contrast to the majority of other writings. Some scriptures were not well used or copied and were just forgotten. Many of the lost biblical manuscripts are known and referenced in other biblical writings. The modern Protestant Bible mentions several of the lost books. Jesus mentions the Book of Jashar when speaking to Joshua. Joshua 10:13 David, when he is mourning the death of Saul, mentions the Book of Jashar. 2 Samuel 1:18 1 Chronicles 29:29 mentions the books of Nathan and Gad, as well as Samuel. The Bible mentions half a dozen other biblical books. The modern Bible does not include any of these books, even though the Bible itself mentions them. The question one should ask is If these scriptures were beneficial enough to be used by disciples of the past, our forefathers, so to speak, and Jesus himself, why were they not included in the modern Bible? Shouldn't these scriptures be considered sufficient and profitable for us in modern times? Those who decided to leave them out may have been biased in some way. Believers used many of these manuscripts before 1611. The Great Bible, used by King James, was so large it had to be chained to the pulpit. In 1611, King James insisted on writing a new Bible, consisting of 66 books, that parishioners could carry. The Ethiopians use a Bible of 88 scrolls of scriptures (books), of which 22 are not in the modern Protestant Bible. The Catholic canon in 367 had 73 "authorized" books. Greek Orthodox had a Bible with 79 books. Early Hebrews used approximately 100 different scrolls considered God-inspired scripture. Throughout the history of the Bible, people wrote and used over 400 different scrolls. However, it is not known whether they were God-inspired, or whether they were essays and thoughts of believers, or whether they were the truth. The Protestant religious leaders narrowed all this scripture down to 66 books believed to be the most authoritative. Here is a brief overview of some of the most well-known lost books and manuscripts. Adam and Eve: The two books tell of the conflicts between Adam and Eve and Satan. Enoch: The book of Enoch explains the origins of demons and Nephilim and why some angels fell from heaven. Jasher: Joshua 10:13 of the Hebrew Bible mentions this book. The book has vanished entirely. Jubilees: It's about instructions Moses got from God and the angels on Mt. Sinai. Epistle of Paul: A letter from Paul to the Laodiceans. Fourth Book of Maccabees: The book describes the torture of a woman and her sons for not rejecting Judaism. Epistle of Barnabas: This letter tells how the Jews misinterpreted their laws. The Gospel of Infancy: The Gospel of Jesus Christ (Syriac Infancy Gospel). It concerned the childhood of Jesus. James: The Early Life of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. It is also referred to as the Protevangelion. Judas: This book tells about conversations between Judas and Jesus. Mary: The relationship between Mary and Jesus, with specific knowledge given to Mary. Nicodemus: This writing tells about the trial of Jesus and the actions of Pilate. Peter: Peter tells about the crucifixion of Jesus. Peter blames Herod instead of Pilate. Phillip: Phillip talks about devotion to the Lord and refers to baptism, anointing, and marriage. Thomas: Hidden words that the living Jesus spoke, as written by Didymos Judas Thomas. Many other important documents are missing; they might have influenced biblical beliefs. They were lost at the hands of humans. It has been human nature to destroy. Leaders always tend to order the destruction of things they hate. Wars destroyed many structures, religious artifacts, and biblical writings. Those who lacked appreciation for conservation or preservation caused the loss of some documents. Let's not forget those who were "anti-religious" and destroyed religious artifacts. Adolf Hitler serves as a prime example. Hitler ordered the burning of all Hebrew Bibles and anything of a religious nature during WWII. Mary I of England, also known as "Bloody Mary," made Protestantism illegal, killed hundreds of Christians, confiscated their properties, and had their possessions burned. Smithsonian: A link to the top ten list of the most important lost religious documents. Wikipedia: A list of lost biblical transcripts. Sacred-Texts.com: A list of lost biblical scripture. "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10.

Explore the timeless question, "Is the Bible real, true, and authentic?" Discover compelling insights on this website that show how authentic the Bible is. Is the Bible Real and Can the Bible be Trusted? Is the Christian Bible true and authentic? Is the Bible a work of cultural imagination or is it genuine, authentic, reliable, and inspired by God? The biblical manuscripts are trusted, reliable, and accurately translated from the earliest found documents. The Bible is genuine, and it has the most surviving copies of any ancient writing. Scholars have continuously and extensively scrutinized these texts for variations, corruption, and truths. The fact is that the biblical authors lived hundreds and thousands of years apart from each other. Many lived decades and hundreds of years apart and never knew each other, yet their theme is the same. It would be impossible for them to collaborate to create a false cultural belief system or the largest scam known to man. These authors have repeated the same content in their writings throughout history. Over half of the prophecies in the Bible have come true, according to estimates. This evidence supports the notion that the authors of the original manuscripts wrote them with divine inspiration. Prophecies in the Bible continue to come true, with the most recent being the war in Israel. It was prophesied that the capital of Israel would be recognized, with the specific month mentioned. As a side note, the prophetic predictions of the future do not look positive for humanity . The author's motives for the Bible can be trusted. There are many biblical stories of how God kills, saves, forgives, loves, and shows God's honest reactions. Why would anyone want to provide testimony to all these stories unless they thought they were true? There is no evidence suggesting that the stories in the Bible were created for monetary gain, personal ego, or any other ulterior motive. For example: If the stories about a talking donkey, a large fish transporting someone, and a woman turning into a pillar of salt were not true, why would someone write such ridiculous stories? Where would there be any gain? Why would anyone write such absurd stories unless they believed they happened? The secular world probably mocked the authors of these stories and deemed them crazy for writing them. Why would anyone subject themselves to such ridicule unless they had seen or had faith that these biblical stories happened and are factual? The thing to remember is when and by whom these stories were written. A not-so-highly-advanced culture wrote the Bible about a highly advanced creator and his angels. The ancients weren't as sophisticated and technologically intelligent as people of today. They explained things in a way that they could comprehend. It is believed this is why Jesus spoke in parables, so that the listeners could relate to what he was explaining. Is it just a matter of interpretation and understanding? Perhaps a culture lacking a technological background interprets a submarine as a large fish? Is it possible that Elijah took a ride on an aircraft with a fiery exhaust and not a chariot? We weren't there; we don't know, but something happened, and the witnesses explained it the best they knew how. Think about it! Could non-technical people explain or understand technology that they couldn't comprehend? Is it possible that a woman transformed into an inanimate block of salt? Perhaps she was hit with radiation dust from a nuclear blast and ended up exactly like the Japanese that America bombed in World War II. The Bible chronicles the healing of sick people. Perhaps the medical knowledge of supreme beings such as God, Jesus, and angels is greater than the medical technology of today. Consider how the early Israelites would have explained the use of modern drugs for healing if they had existed back then. Moses performed the miracle of parting the sea. Pharaoh's court raised and educated Moses to a high level. Being a skilled fighter and adept at leadership and combat, he could have led thousands of people out of slavery. The area around Egypt would be very familiar to him as he traveled throughout the country performing duties for the pharaoh. Moses would have known where there were watering holes, hills, valleys, places of heavy or light winds, and the water levels in the nearby seas. Perhaps he knew of the perfect place to cross the Red Sea during a low tide when the wind was strong enough to push the water back. Here is another way to interpret the stories in the Bible if you view them scientifically. Examining the Bible stories from a scientific perspective doesn't require faith. Scientists are constantly coming up with archaeological evidence and theories that can substantiate the Bible stories. The 10 plagues that occurred on the Nile in Egypt can be scientifically explained. Science fact-checking the Bible. What did the philosopher Comte state? Comte stated, "It is common that we only believe what we can personally observe . However, it is impossible to live without faith." In their daily lives, people consistently trust and act on facts that remain unseen or unexplained. That's the norm. I didn't see a man walk on the moon, so I doubt it happened. This is what some people believe 50 years after it happened. Conspiracy theories provide a compelling narrative, leading some to believe that the moon landings were a Hollywood production. Luckily, this website author doesn't have that problem, as he participated in the moon landings. Therefore, it is easy for me to see how many people do not believe the stories of the Bible. If some individuals question the moon landings (which occurred six times), it may be challenging for them to accept that Jesus turned water into wine. O ne must decide what's real for oneself based on faith, observation, historical writings, or what one's family or best friends tell them. If we don't see it, then it can be difficult for us to believe. That's human nature. Well, this author experienced it, so I believe it. I am now sharing my experience with you. We humans left the face of the earth, traveled in outer space, and walked on the moon six times. I participated in the event when working at NASA. The Apollo program and walking on the moon six times were not a Hollywood production. I hope you can understand and appreciate my experience and believe me. I consider it easy to believe Elijah was taken up into the heavens in a fiery chariot, and you should too. The same should be true of the Bible. Stories in the Bible should be believed. Someone experienced the events, believed they happened, and wrote about them. Why shouldn't we believe them? Are scientists always right, and can they be trusted? The "mainstream" scientific community does not like its theories challenged. The discovery that the Earth is round and that the Sun is the center of the solar system was difficult for early scientists to accept and challenged the elite authority of the time. Kepler and Copernicus, for their belief in that theory, were expelled from the scientific social club. Alfred Wegener proposed that Earth's continents were moving. Between 1912 and 1929, he published evidence based on fossil and rock samples to support his theory. The scientific community categorically rejected Wegener's drift theory. Not until this author's teenage years (1950-1960s) did the theory of Wegener finally become part of mainstream science. People don't believe we landed on the moon. In this case, the scientific community believes it happened. The issue is that many people in the general public do not believe the moon landing occurred. Go figure. Yep, the general public of today's generation did not experience the moon landings, so they think it was all a hoax. Fortunately for me, I was part of NASA, and I participated in the experience. Your author for this website has no doubts, and there is plenty of scientific proof and historical documents to prove it. I am curious as to why it can be challenging for people to accept the truth. One answer is that it contradicts their preconceived ideas and beliefs about what they were taught. If their father asserted during their upbringing that the world was flat, why would they accept the claims of an unhinged individual asserting it was round? In school, it was taught that water can only be a solid, liquid, or gas. Why should they believe it can be turned into wine? They are skeptical that water can be transformed into wine, as they have not personally observed it. This notion stems from the adage, "Seeing is believing." I believe that the existence of oxygen does not rely on our ability to see it. It's a wonder that people believe George Washington existed. Maybe some don't. "If God creates perfection, why is the Earth tilted on its axis, and why isn't there one landmass?" The problem most of us humans have, as noted by Comte, is that we must see to believe. How do we know that God didn't deliberately create the Earth with a tilted axis? It is possible that the tilting of Earth's axis occurred after God's creation due to an astronomical phenomenon. For instance, a massive meteor did smash into the Earth in the Gulf of Mexico. The Earth underwent a major upheaval during Noah's flood. Just maybe! Are you with me? The moon is out there tugging and pulling, and scientists (God bless them) believe it was formed after Earth's creation. Scientists have revealed facts and evidence that demonstrate the Earth's axis is perfect. One theory suggests that the moon was either created or placed in orbit after Earth's formation, which caused the planet's tilt. Another theory suggests that a large piece of space junk struck Earth in the Gulf, causing the Earth to tilt off its axis. The meteor hit the Gulf of Mexico and the surrounding Mexican landmass. The impact from the meteor could have been severe enough to cause a worldwide flood. This collision shook the Earth's mantle with enough force to divide the landmass into two pieces. Photographs of Earth, various globes, and views from space depict this phenomenon: the continents fit together. Furthermore, the ashes released into the atmosphere may have contributed to the extinction of dinosaurs and many mammals on Earth. This theory receives support from non-biblical writers, physical evidence, and recent discoveries. According to the Bible's creation theory, a perfect Earth was created, and current scientific theories support the idea that the Earth was originally perfect before being altered by external forces. Yes, scientists are often wrong and can be self-righteous in their attitudes. Therefore, we cannot always trust scientists' claims. Can the Bible be trusted? Yes, it can. Self-righteous scientists who disbelieve will eventually recognize truths contradicting their beliefs. Truths that support the Bible's creation and events will also eventually be recognized and believed. As humans, we lack faith in what others tell us if it goes against our ideals; we need to experience it ourselves. We lack faith in the ancient manuscripts because they weren't written in our time. This means we lack faith in believing the events are real and are just made up for the sake of having a good story to tell. However, someone wrote about them and believed what they wrote, so we should consider the stories real. The point is, if things seem unbelievable, they might still be plausible. Even if we disbelieve something, it may still exist. We don't see the sun's rays hit our skin, yet we believe they do, and that's what causes our skin to burn. It's just possible that we lack the understanding to comprehend what we don't know or experience. It took quite a while before doctors believed that germs entered open wounds and caused infections. Why is it so difficult to believe in Bible miracles? Did Moses part the sea? Should we doubt that the Bible is authentic and true just because we weren't there to witness the events? What reasons might we have for questioning the stories in the Bible? Someone witnessed these events and wrote about them. Might we, like mainstream scientists, be overlooking the events in the Bible due to a lack of understanding? The problem is that modern-day people were not there to see Moses part the sea. Therefore, it cannot be believed that it happened. Since there is no rational explanation for how it could have happened, we conclude that it is false. It's just like those who didn't see the landing on the moon. Many believe it didn't happen, and many believe it was a Hollywood production to fool the public. Fortunately for me, I am informed, open-minded, and free of unshakeable preconceived notions. Besides that, I know it happened because I participated, was there, experienced it, and helped make it happen. It happened. I participated. I talked about it. I wrote about it. I told people about it. It's not a fabrication or a lie. Why don't people believe me? It's because they are close-minded, set in their ways, pre-programmed by others, and didn't see it or participate in it. Why don't they believe? Their lack of belief stems from a lack of personal experience, witnessing, or participation. Conspiracists with a private agenda often refute what they disbelieve and develop convincing theories. There are some great, convincing videos available that can convince a person that we did not land on the moon. Scientific analysis can debunk these videos, yet non-believers struggle to grasp the truth and reject the debunkers. As a general in a popular movie said, "You want the truth; you can't handle the truth." Some individuals encounter difficulty in accepting the reality that wine can be produced from water, yet they readily believe that vodka is derived from potatoes and saki is made from rice. As a result, we humans tend to be selective and may not accept the truth but believe the conspirators who make a better case for acceptance or a better-sounding story. There are a few events that modern people believe occurred differently than the evidence suggests. The Holocaust of the Germans murdering millions of Jews never occurred. Yep, people disbelieve it happened despite all the evidence and personal testimonies. Historians frequently debate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The Apollo moon landings never happened, and all seven landings were Hollywood deceptions. Many unconventional theories regarding the September 11th attack completely disregard thousands of feet of film footage. The Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre did not occur and was an orchestrated fake event for media attention. Patty Hearst was not kidnapped and was a bonafide member of the Symbionese Liberation Army, raising money for it. Amelia Earhart was not lost at sea; she was a US spy that got shot down and captured. Elvis is still alive and faked his death because he was finally tired of all the notoriety. Here are a few things that modern people believe but are false. It was Columbus who established the roundness of the world. Nope. Scientists of that era already understood that the Earth is round. The sailors at the time were aware of the truth and navigated knowing the earth was round. The witches in Salem were burned at the stake. Nope. They were hanged. (19 of them.) Napoleon Bonaparte was short. Nope. He was of average size. The story that the Indians and the Pilgrims shared the Thanksgiving feast never happened. The pilgrims were firing their guns, celebrating a successful harvest, and the Indians arrived to see what the commotion was. It was not a congenial meeting, and it was actually the start of the animosity between the Europeans and the Native Americans. Nero did not fiddle while Rome burned. Fiddles had not been invented yet, and Nero was not even in Rome at the time. The story of George Washington and the cherry tree is a fabrication. Mason Locke Weems, a minister and bookseller, invented this story in 1806 to boost sales. What's my point? If you can't see my point, you will never believe the Bible stories. We won't believe in the truth unless we experience it for ourselves, and then we're skeptical. However, we are willing to accept a beneficial, false story if it is more believable, entertaining, and captivating than the truth. The news media constantly does it. If it's not sensational, make it sensational so that people will listen. What about the authors who wrote the Bible? The New Testament was written by disciples who fully wholeheartedly believed in God, the supreme being. They had either lived the experience or knew someone who had. Paul believed that “all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” Before being converted, Paul hunted down, persecuted, arrested, and often murdered the disciples of Jesus. Paul had a divine intervention with the divine spirit of Jesus and converted to believing in Jesus. Jesus changed Saul's name to Paul. Paul became one of the most faithful followers of Christianity. Why did Paul's life undergo such a dramatic change? This sudden change was caused by his recognition of Jesus' authenticity and genuineness. Is it reasonable to believe that Saul suddenly joined some "elaborate hoax" and promoted a "big landing on the moon type conspiracy" of lies and deception? Is it really a hoax that, after despising the Christian movement and overseeing the murder of believers, he became a disciple? Hardly! He genuinely believed in Jesus and the Christian movement. Most of the New Testament authors were, in some way, cruelly executed. Why were Christians executed? The disciples and apostles of Christ stuck to their beliefs because they knew they were true. Deliberately facing persecution, ridicule, and certain death, they would only stick to their beliefs if they were true. The outcome of their beliefs led to them suffering gruesome deaths. The disciples were executed because they believed what was in the Bible and would not deny Jesus. How were Christians executed? Andrew was tied to an "X" cross instead of being nailed to a "T" in Patras, Greece. Bartholomew's death is somewhat vague because it is unclear whether he was crucified or beheaded in India. James was stoned and beaten to death in Jerusalem. John the Baptist was beheaded by King Herod Antipas. Jude (Thaddaeus) was beaten to death with clubs and hacked with an axe in Rome. Matthias was stoned and then beheaded in Persia. Matthew was killed with a sword in Ethiopia. Paul was beheaded in Rome. Philip was crucified by soldiers in Turkey. Stephen was stoned to death by religious authorities approved by Saul (Paul before his conversion). Simon Peter was crucified upside down in Rome by Nero. Thomas was speared to death These believers were murdered for maintaining their faith in Jesus until their death. Why? There is a long list of martyrs who held to the truth and their belief in Jesus. Is it reasonable to assume that dozens of these men conspired and made up such unbelievable stories? I think not! They wouldn't have joined in on a biblical conspiracy only to face persecution and execution. The disciples' support for a 1500-year-old tale is illogical unless it were the truth. Is this the way people behave in real life? Do people give up their lives for a lie? Any experienced interrogator will tell you that people generally won't give up their lives for a lie. Remaining silent is virtually against human nature, and people will not remain quiet when pressured to save their lives or reduce pain. Once they experience sufficient pressure from interrogation, they begin to speak freely. History has demonstrated that even the most resilient individuals eventually reveal the truth under the stress of interrogation. Guantanamo Bay interrogations have provided evidence of this belief since 1903. So why didn't the disciples buckle under pressure? These early "Christians" stuck to their beliefs until the end. They believed in the truth and knew where they were going after death. Other non-Biblical, authoritative, and respected philosophers wrote about Biblical happenings. Many early writers have conferred or corroborated information in the Bible. Several famous and respected secular writers referred to events, places, and characters in the Bible. These writers are well-known, respected, and popular historians, such as Aristotle, Plato, Homer, and Socrates. In the mix are secular writers like Pliny, Herodotus, Josephus, Flavius, Caesar, Euripides, and Tacitus. There were Christian writers such as Augustine, Julian, Origen, Isidore, Quodvultdeus, Evagrius, Justin, Cyprian, Paulinus, Tertullian, Clement, and Julianus Pomerius, to name a few more. All these famous, reliable, honest, legitimate, and trustworthy writers have authenticated many of the Bible stories and the existence of Jesus. Why don't we believe what the historians tell us? Archaeologists continue to discover biblical evidence of items, places, and names referenced in the Bible. It would fill a tome to describe everything found in the past 100 years. Why don't we believe what the archaeologists tell us? Here are a few discoveries made recently: Researchers have discovered an elaborate building next to the temple. Researchers estimate that an earthquake shattered the building around 33 AD. The Bible refers to this event. Could the earthquake be a coincidence, or did it actually occur? Maybe it is; maybe it's not. The walls of Jericho have been excavated. Kiriath Yearim has been discovered, which the Bible mentions several times. This site is where the Ark of the Covenant resided. (1 Samuel 7:1–2). The synagogue at Magdala, home of Mary Magdalene, has been found. Researchers have discovered over a dozen early Jewish temples. Researchers believe they have discovered a palace that belonged to King Manasseh, the ruler in 2 Kings 21. Researchers have discovered King Ahab's royal palace in the Middle East. Researchers have discovered the ancient location of the Jewish Tabernacle, Tel Shiloh, and the Holy Ark. In the Iraqi city of Mosul (aka Nineveh), the tomb of the prophet Jonah has been found. Herod's living quarters and seaside complex have been discovered. Genesis 36:31 states that there were kings in Edom before any Israelite king. Excavations have proven all these claims, proving the Bible's truth. The list goes on; googling the internet reveals thousands of pieces of biblical evidence. Things found that prove the truth, validity, and authority of the Bible. Crucified bodies have been discovered. The discovery gives proof that crucifixion was common in those days, as described in the Bible. Large skeletons have been unearthed. The Bible tells of giants. Remember Goliath? Buried chariots in the Red Sea were discovered, where Moses could have led the Israelites across. Many ancient scrolls exist that repeat many of the Bible stories. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the most famous. Gideon's inscriptions have been discovered on a jug. Yes, that's real. Researchers have found a clay seal of a roaring lion that dates to the reign of Jeroboam II, who ruled from 788 to 748 BC. Researchers have discovered royal seals belonging to Adonijah, Natan-Malech, and the governor of Jerusalem. 2 Kings 23:8 mentions them. Pontius Pilate's nameplate has been discovered. The plate is like one that is placed on a door or desk. A monument discovered in a farmer's field has the names of people from the Bible inscribed on it. Archeologists have uncovered a pillar with an inscription about Jerusalem . Semitic writing on limestone created during the time of Moses has been discovered. According to the evidence, writing with an alphabet existed during the time of Moses. Moses may have penned the first five books, given the absence of any prior writings. Archeologists have uncovered a mosaic depicting Jesus feeding the multitude with fish and bread. This mosaic was discovered just south of the location where the event took place. The DNA extracted from skeletons at the Philistine city of Ashkelon in Israel shows European ancestry. This finding confirms the biblical account of the intermingling of the Jewish and Philistine communities. Here is an excellent website that confirms Bible archaeology finds. biblearchaeologyreport.com This site offers an overview of biblical archaeology. https://probe.org/biblical-archaeology The article highlights ten crucial discoveries in biblical archaeology. crossway.org Six findings prove the Bible. beliefnet.com Is archaeology proving the Bible? newsweek.com Read about Biblical Archaeology’s Top 10 Discoveries of 2021. christianitytoday.com There are many biblical archaeological discoveries; one must Google for themselves. Discover that the Bible's contents are real. The evidence is available for those who seek it. Why do we trust copies of non-biblical books but not the biblical books? The list of biblical findings is endless. One must search the Internet for "proof of the Bible" for oneself. There is a lot of information available. A book's age or copying does not diminish its authority or credibility. Researchers have found several copies of the Book of Daniel and the Book of Isaiah. These copies, each written at least 500 years apart, share identical stories. This supports the notion that the scriptures have remained unchanged for half a millennium. After years of copying these two scriptures over and over, copies written 500 years apart are identical. This evidence demonstrates the accurate reproduction of the Bible from generation to generation. The scribes were meticulous when making copies of the Holy Scriptures and ensuring their accuracy. Could there be any reason to question the authority of the Bible? Researchers have found over 5,000 copies of ancient Greek manuscripts that contain the New Testament. They have discovered over ten thousand copies of the Bible, written in various ancient languages. All of these copies agree with each other in terms of content. It has been proven that all of these scriptures are authentic copies of one another. Why should we doubt the Bible's truth, authenticity, accuracy, and legitimacy?

This is a free online children's Bible quiz that tests a child's knowledge with an interactive and fun easy children's Bible quiz. Each question has a provided answer with added detailed information and supporting Bible verses to explain the answers. Children's Easy Bible Quiz and Questions Learn about places in the Bible with this easy Bible Quiz Easy children's quiz about places in the Bible. Places in the Bible concerning Jesus Where was the birthplace of Jesus? a. Bethlehem. b. Jerusalem. c. Nazareth. d. Galilee Answer A: Bethlehem Jesus was born in an animal shelter (stable) just outside Bethlehem. Luke 2:1-7 In which village was Jesus raised as a teenager? a. Galilee b. Nazareth. c. Jerusalem. d. Bethlehem. Answer B: Nazareth. Jesus was raised in Nazareth, the hometown of his mother. Matthew 2:19-23 What city was Jesus crucified in? a. Galilee b. Nazareth. c. Jerusalem. d. Bethlehem. Answer C: Jerusalem. Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem on a hill called Golgotha. Matthew 27:30-35 Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus? a. Red Sea. b. The Nile River. c. In the River Jordan. Answer C: River Jordan. Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan by his cousin John the Baptist. Matthew 3:13-17 Which area of Israel did Jesus do much of his teaching in? a. Northern Judea. b. Jerusalem. c. Galilee. Answer C: Galilee. Jesus preached mostly in Galilee, generally along the northern shore near Capernaum. This was the base of operations for much of Jesus’s ministry. Jesus did many miracles and teachings in this area. Where did Jesus recruit his first disciples (apostles)? a. Along the coast of the Sea of Galilee. b. In Jerusalem, in the temple. c. Nazareth. Answer A: Sea of Galilee. When Jesus was walking along the shoreline, he met two fishermen who were brothers, Andrew and Peter, whom he recruited first. Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus was upset and overturned the tables of the money changers here. a. He flipped the tables over in the flea market in Nazareth. b. In the Jerusalem bank, Jesus knocked over the money tables. c. He upset the tables of the money changers who were outside the temple. Answer C: The temple. Jesus became frustrated and upset the tables of the money changers outside the temple. Matthew 21:12-13 Where did Jesus perform his first miracle according to many scholars? a. The first miracle happened at the pool of Siloam , where Jesus cured a man of blindness. b. Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding in Cana. c. He cured a withered hand in the synagogue. Answer B: At a wedding. The first recognized miracle of Jesus was changing water to wine at a wedding in Cana, Galilee, at the request of his mother. John 2:1-10 . Where was Jesus at age twelve when his parents lost him for three days? a. Jesus was at the temple listening to the priests and teachers. b. He was lost and wandering the streets of Jerusalem. c. He was at his friend Lazarus' house. Answer A: The temple. Jesus was at the temple asking questions of and listening to the priests and teachers. Luke 2:41-52 Where was Jesus betrayed by Judas? a. Jesus was betrayed and pointed out by Judas as He entered Jerusalem on a donkey. b. The betrayal took place at the synagogue in Jerusalem. c. Jesus was betrayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. Answer C: Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus was betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane, which was located on the Mount of Olives just outside of Jerusalem. Luke 22:39-48 Other significant locations in the Bible are worth exploring. Name a city that God destroyed with fire and brimstone. a. Babel. b. Sodom. c. Bethany. Answer B: Sodom. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by God using fire and brimstone because the people there were really evil sinners disobeying God's commands. Genesis 19:22-25 What city did the walls crumble when the Israelites marched around it? a. Damascus. b. Jericho. c. Sodom. Answer B: Jericho. The walls of Jericho fell down after the Israelites marched around it for seven days blowing trumpets. Joshua 6:1–27 Where did God send Jonah to preach? a. Jericho. b. Nineveh. c. Tarshish. Answer B: Nineveh. Jonah was sent to Ninevah by God to preach to the people there. He was trying to escape God by taking a boat to Tarshish, but God intervened and sent a fish to retrieve Jonah. Jonah 3 Where did Jesus speak to Saul before his conversion as an apostle? a. On the road to Damascus. b. The temple in Jerusalem. c. On the Mount of Olives. Answer A: Road to Damascus. Saul was traveling on the road to Damascus because the priests wanted him to arrest some Christians in Damascus. Jesus stopped him and blinded him so that he couldn't make the trip. Acts 9:1-9 Which body of water did Moses divide with his staff? a. Red Sea. b. Dead Sea. c. Sea of Galilee. Answer A: Red Sea. Moses used his staff with outstretched hands to divide the Red Sea during the exodus from Egypt. Exodus 14 Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? a. The Garden of Gethsemane. b. Mount Sinai in the desert. c. Egypt before the Exodus. Answer B: Mount Sinai. Moses received the Ten Commandments while visiting with God on Mount Sinai. Exodus 31:18 Where did Moses die? a. In Canaan, the promised land. b. The valley of Moab. c. Mount Nebo. Answer C: Mount Nebo. God did not allow Moses to enter the land promised to Abraham of milk and honey. This was the punishment Moses got for having anger issues and disobeying God. God allowed Moses to see the land from atop Mount Nebo but did not allow him to enter it. Moses died on Mount Nebo and was buried in an unmarked grave in the Valley of Moab. Deuteronomy 34:1-8 Where was the land of milk and honey that God let the Israelites settle in? a. Canaan. b. Babylon. c. Persia. Answer A: Canaan. Moses led the Israelites to the land of milk and honey in Canaan. However, God punished Moses and did not allow Moses to enter the promised land. Exodus 13:11 Where did Noah's Ark come to rest after the Great Flood? a. Mount Ararat. b. Mount Sinai. c. Mount Nebo. Answer A: Mount Ararat. Noah's Ark was brought to rest on Mount Ararat after the flood. Genesis 8:1-4 Where was the first home of Adam and Eve? a. Garden of Gethsemane. b. Garden of Eden. c. Mount Sinai. Answer B: Garden of Eden. God planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. Genesis 2:8 Main Children's Menu "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." James 1:12

Explore the fascinating history of the Bible timeline. Discover the events and milestones that have shaped Earth's creation. When was the Bible written? The Christian Bible Timeline and other Timeline alternatives. Do science and religion agree on the timeline of Earth's creation? There is a mystery of Earth's creation. This page is very long but is a good read, with many thought-provoking statements. The Bible and other sources suggest the timeline of Earth's creation. The Christian Bible says that Earth has existed for 6,000 to 10,000 years. Many scientists, including zoologists and archaeologists, as well as followers of other religions, believe Earth is much older. Consider the following information gathered from the internet and the wisdom of this site's author: There are several ways to interpret the length of "time" in biblical time, which can be confusing. Time is variable and changes depending on many factors, such as the circumstances and interpretation of a story. Educated biblical scholars sometimes disagree about biblical time and quibble over what a day means in certain circumstances. In the past, a day in the Bible was of variable length. In some cases in the Bible, a day means a year. Occasionally a day can be a thousand years or a hundred years long. Such variations could be why it's complicated to calculate when the Earth was created. Some believe the Earth's creation was 6,000 years ago based on the interpretation that a day is a true 24-hour day. However, if a day is a year or a thousand years, then the Bible could be in sync with the scientific view. The scientific community is difficult to discredit, even though we know that many times they have been in error. A physical day in the Bible starts at sunset on the first day and ends at sunset on the second day. The third hour is neither three hours after noon nor three hours after midnight. The third hour is three hours after sunrise. Using a modern clock, the biblical third hour is 9 a.m. on average because the time of dusk varies throughout the year. Just like today, ancient people divided their days into two 12-hour periods. Over the period of a year, the sun rises earlier or later depending on the season. This caused the 12 hours to be flexible and varied. The first period was 12 hours from sunset to sunup, no matter how many minutes or hours that took. During the second period, the 12 hours start at dawn and finish at dusk, regardless of the minutes or hours it takes. The Biblical hour was not exactly 60 minutes; the modern-day hour is exactly 60 minutes. The hours' length was variable due to the year's seasons, when nights were shorter and days were longer. Summer daytime hours were longer in minutes than the nighttime hours. The winter daytime hours were shorter in minutes than the nighttime hours. We use the Roman day, which starts at midnight and ends at the following midnight. During ancient Rome, they had variable hour lengths, too. There are several intriguing things about the calendar and days of the week. Parts of the world, present and past, use the moon to record time. Some use the sun as we do in North America. There are many calendars, including the Julian, Gregorian, Roman-Byzantine, Egyptian, Iranian, Islamic, Jewish, Turko-Mongol, and Western calendars. The Pope's decree in October 1582 removed ten days from the calendar by switching from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. Removing the ten days allowed the calendar to keep the vernal equinox from March 11 to March 21. This adjustment was important for the farmers to keep all celebrations consistent with the seasons. Most countries in the modern world use the Gregorian solar calendar, which has 12 months. The time it takes for Earth to orbit the sun (solar year) is approximately 365. 25 days. Every four years, we change the calendar by one day to align the four seasons with the sun's orbit. Most of the Islamic world uses the lunar calendar, which also has 12 months. The time it takes the moon to orbit the Earth (lunar month) is approximately 29.53 days, totaling approximately 354 days a year. A lunar month goes from new moon to new moon. Every few years, a leap month is added to align the seasons with the moon's orbit and keep it in sync with the solar calendar. How did early America set their clocks? Clocks were synced to noon, when the sun passed directly overhead. Shadows of a stick or sundial were used to determine noon time, and all clocks would be reset or synchronized at noon. Noon did not occur at the exact same time every day; some days were shorter or longer than others during the year because of the elliptical orbit. This phenomenon meant that 12 o'clock in Houston, Texas, did not occur at the exact same minute as 12 o'clock in Austin, Texas, due to the rotation of the Earth. In modern times, we don't care if 12 o'clock happens at noon. Every day 12 o'clock comes exactly 24 hours after the last one. 12 o'clock noon can occur before or after noon throughout the year, just opposite of the old time standard. "Seeing is believing." "Reading is faith." Reading someone's rendition of an event that happened a thousand years ago is difficult to believe if scientific evidence does not support it. Which is correct, someone's recollection or the scientific evidence? In certain instances, neither interpretation might be accurate. So there we have it. There are two ways of looking at the past. 1. Biblical faith refers to believing someone's recollection and interpretation of biblical stories. 2. Scientific approach to discovered facts. Which is correct: faith or science? What is the true interpretation of the past? It's either one or the other, perhaps both, or neither. Everyone knows that eyewitnesses are not 100% dependable. Personal accounts of an event, like faith, sometimes lack proof and can be unreliable. We are all aware that science has occasionally proven to be incorrect. Once upon a time, scientists believed the Earth was the center of the galaxy, and some considered it flat. In fact, there are still some idiots who believe the Earth is flat. Therefore, I have to ask, "How reliable were these people?" Perhaps both scientists and eyewitnesses are reliable to some degree. The reality is that we don't understand or properly interpret either method. The Bible was written over the course of 1500 years. Experts have never decided on the exact years when the ancient manuscripts and biblical scriptures were written. Furthermore, it is not known who the specific authors are for many of the books. The early biblical scriptures and Old Testament writings date from around 1650 BC to 1000 BC. Moses lived between 1500 and 1300 BC. It is true that Moses or his aides wrote the Pentateuch (the first five Bible books). Somehow, Moses was aware of all the events that took place before his time. He most likely learned through traditional oral stories passed down through the generations. Alternatively, Moses might have received revelations from God and the angels on Mount Sinai during the Exodus. Then again, there is evidence that Abraham may have used a written language. It is not known for sure how the Bible stories got to Moses. It could have been generations of storytelling, written media that have long disintegrated, or divine sources. If we believe the story of Noah and the Flood wiping out the planet, everything flows from Noah. The entire mammal world, humans and animals, drowned except the eight in Noah's family and the mammals that God told Noah to take aboard the Ark. It makes sense that all humans descended from Noah and his eight family members. All the animals (land mammals), as well as the human race, are descendants of the Ark. Noah, before the flood, had to have known everything in the Bible up to that time. Did he memorize it or write it down? Perhaps he was ignorant, and God later passed on the history of past times to Moses. However, Moses became aware of the past, and he wrote it all down. We have no idea how Moses became aware of the Bible stories before his time. Like Noah, Moses had to have been knowledgeable of the entire biblical past from the beginning of God's creation. Moses knew everything, from creation through the flood to the Exodus. There is no evidence that this knowledge was in written documents before Moses. Did Noah have manuscripts on the Ark? We don't know. Was the biblical history passed down from generation to generation orally to Noah? We don't know. Most likely, Adam and Eve orally passed down stories and traditions to Moses through each generation. Another theory is that Moses learned humanity's history during the eight times that he spent on Mount Sinai with God. God and Moses must have talked about something. Moses had 40 years to write the first five books of the Bible while roaming in the desert. However Moses got this information, he wrote about it. If stories were passed down orally, how accurate were the 1600 years of oral tradition from Creation until the Flood? In grade school, the teacher whispered something into the ear of the student near the right side of her desk. The whisper went around the room from student to student until it ended up with the last student, near the left side of her desk. You know the outcome of this little demonstration. Instead of the dog getting a treat from the youngest boy in the family for doing beneficial tricks, the young boy got a dog from his family because he didn't play tricks on them and was a good boy. There were 22 students in the class. That means there were twenty-two renditions of the story as it went from student to student. How many renditions are there in 1600 years of biblical pass-down? One would anticipate an entirely different story than the original after 1600 years of oral transmission. However, the wonderful thing is that the stories never changed. Writing documents accurately is one thing. Telling a story orally for 1600 years without variations is something else. Just thought-provoking. When we compare the creation described in the Bible with the scientific explanation of creation, we detect something amiss. Ultimately, one must place their trust in either the Bible or the scientific community. Which is accurate? Maybe neither. However, we must recognize that for the past 100 years, the scientific community has been slowly and continuously proving the accuracy of the Bible. Is science 100% accurate? Surprise! Science is not 100% accurate. It turns out that all the scientific dating methods have flaws and are not exact sciences. Many scientific methods disagree with each other and are thousands and sometimes even millions of years apart. The scientific explanation of Earth's creation began as a "theory" in the 1800s by one man, a mathematician, whom others bought into. The theory didn't evolve based on scientific evidence but only on "reasoning" to explain Earth's creation using the logic of the day. One geologist bought into it and developed the radiometric dating system. Two geologists in the 1950s bought into the theory and developed a radiocarbon dating system. Since then, many other dating methods have been created using uranium, samarium, potassium-argon, rubidium-strontium, fission track, uranium-thorium, chlorine-36, luminescence, beryllium, and more. It turns out that these dating methods have significant inaccuracies and inconsistencies, and the dates of two or more dating systems do not agree with each other, with discrepancies spanning hundreds, thousands, and, in at least one case, a million years. It turns out that scientists tend to interpret their findings with bias. The scientific community uses these dating systems with bias to support their "theory" of a 5-billion-year-old Earth. Scientists cannot agree on a single theory about the Earth's creation. They are still arguing over it. One source is Space.com. The internet hosts various theories. The two prominent theories are the core accretion and the disk instability models. The U.S. Geological Survey is the nation's largest biological science and civilian mapping agency. It collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides a scientific understanding of natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. They are the ones who have the authorization to "scientifically" determine the age of the Earth. Here is the direct quote from their web page. "So far, scientists have not found a way to determine the exact age of the Earth." Their website reveals that rocks from other planets are used to determine the Earth's age. Note that the sampling of those rocks is limited and comes from only a few sources. According to the theory, the Earth must be as old as other materials discovered in space. Really? Here is a theoretical story to ponder. Henry Bessemer forged a sheet of steel in 1881. The sheet was stored for future use. In 1981, Ford Motor Company purchased that sheet of steel. Ford created a new prototype vehicle that never went into production. They used this piece of steel, created in 1881 , to manufacture a prototype in 1981 . Don't get ahead of me in this story. In the year 3981, a construction crew excavated a plot of land in Detroit to build a high-rise building. The workers dig up a weird-looking vehicle and have no idea what it is. They are curious about its age and call in the science crew. The scientific dating system used in the year 3981 is very accurate and precise to the exact year. How old does this dating system determine the vehicle is? Don't get ahead of me. Their dating system indicated that Ford built the vehicle in 1881. This information is totally inaccurate because the vehicle was actually built in 1981. If you haven't already figured out the story, you probably don't believe man walked on the moon either. The dating system calculated the age of the steel. It did not calculate the vehicle's age. Do you see the correlation of this story to Earth's creation? The rocks are older than the planet, just as the metal was older than the car. Another fascinating piece of trivia is that scientists now admit that some moon rocks are older than the Earth. Figure that one out. How accurate is the scientific community? As always, in the scientific community, anyone challenging their "golden standard" goes unheard, ridiculed, shunned, laughed upon, and denied participation in their club meetings. Pythagoras theorized that the Earth was round. The scientists of the day shunned him for making that statement. The scientist said, "That idea can't be real." Aristarchus figured out in BC that the Earth revolved around the Sun. This revelation defied the "scientific norm" of the sun rotating around the Earth. The self-righteous scientists of that time responded, "Not true." The scientific community shunned Aristarchus, laughed him out of their meetings, and discredited him. Copernicus went further. He proposed that we are part of a solar system and that all the planets revolve around the sun. It took decades for the scientific community to accept the idea of a solar system. Meantime, he was disgraced and thrown out of the club. Semmelweis, an obstetrician, published evidence that when doctors washed their hands before examining or treating patients, there was a reduction of illness and mortality. It went against the medical approach at the time. He was shunned and discredited. No more AMA meetings for him. His hospital proved him correct, but it went against the "accepted" tradition of the medical community of self-righteous doctors. Our human nature was at its peak. And the list of "scientific misinformation" goes on and on until a rogue scientist is brave enough to challenge the "Club." The scientific community (the Club) still has the self-egotistical "We know better than you" and "Don't challenge what we think we know" attitudes. If we look, there is evidence available to challenge the scientists. According to the Christian interpretation of the Bible, Earth was formed 6,000 to 10,000 years ago. Since then, God has created life and caused the flood, and the world has experienced the rise and fall of Jesus. The Genesis creation story is a viable explanation of the scientific world. Modern "rogue scientists," like those listed above, are going against the egos of the mainstream scientific community and are being proven to be correct in showing that the Bible's creation story is viable and plausible. The mainstream scientific community does not want to examine the evidence and admit they are mistaken. As a side note, watch the documentary " Is Genesis History ? " There are also several books out. Scientific Timeline This is the timeline generally accepted by the scientific community and proposed by American geochemists Patterson and Tilton, developed by their dating system for decaying uranium in the 1950s. The timeline assumptions are that scientific radioactivity and carbon dating are accurate. It has since been proven to have flaws. Event that took place. Years ago. Earth was created. 4.4 billion Microbial life is evident. 3.5 billion Oxygen-producing cyanobacteria evolved. 2.4 billion Fungal life was found. 1.5 billion Plant life formed. 800 million Land animals. 600 million Fish came about. 500 million Dinosaurs appeared. 100 million Primates on Earth. 65 million Apes appeared. 8 million Caveman. 4 million Stone tools found. 3 million Fire and cooking. 1.5 million Modern Humans. 800 thousand Oldest pictograph. 5.5 thousand First hieroglyphic. 5.1 thousand Oldest Hebrew Text. 4.3 thousand First Cuneiform. 4.0 thousand Chinese inscription. 3.3 thousand Hebrew manuscripts. 3.2 thousand Earth's timelines of learned individuals and religious organizations vary. Each entity has its own way of calculating, estimating, or determining its beliefs. The length of a day or a year within religions can vary. In some cases, a day can mean a year, and a year can mean a century. Irish physicist and mathematician Lord Kelvin calculated the Earth's age using cooling models to be 20 to 40 million years old. French naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, calculated Earth's age based on the cooling effect of iron to be 75,000 years ago. Buddhists believe that the Earth has always existed. It has no beginning or end. Muslim scripturalists believe the Earth was created by God approximately 4 to 5 billion years ago. The Hindu text suggests that Earth was created by Brahma, the secondary creator of the trinity, 4.3 billion years ago. The Christian Bible implies that Earth was created by Yahweh. 6 to 10 thousand years ago. Shintos and Taoists have no particular time. This is a timeline based on the Christian Bible, providing the best estimate of events. Get the complete timeline here. God created Earth. Genesis 1: Year 1 4004 BC Cain killed Abel. Genesis:4 1000 3004 BC Lamech sired Noah at the age of 182. Genesis:5 1056 2948 BC Noah started to build the Ark at the age of 600. Genesis 7 1656 2348 BC All humans on Earth died in a flood except for Noah's family of 8 adults. Noah died at age 950. Genesis 9 2006 1998 BC Amram sired Noah at age 65. Exodus:2 2477 1527 BC The Book of Job was written. Job: 1 2504 1500 BC Moses led the Exodus at age 80. Exodus:1 2557 1447 BC The Lord gave the Ten Commandments. Exodus:20 2604 1400 BC Moses died at age 120. Deut:34 2597 1407 BC The Hebrew Bible was created. It consists of 24 parchment scrolls. 3400 400 BC The Silent Era. It exists between the Old and New Testaments. There was no writing for 400 years. The Septuagint Bible was written. Greek Text. 3974 30 BC Jesus is born. Luke: 2 3945 1 AD Jesus is crucified. Matthew:27 3977 33 AD The last apostle, John, died at 93. According to the Hebrew scrolls: 4070 66 AD The "Dead Era," or "Betrothal Era," began with the crucifixion of Jesus. Since then, people around the world have been waiting for the return of Jesus. Vulgate Bible Latin translation. Handwritten. 4386 382 AD The Hebrew Bible—Tanakh. It is finalized and authorized. 4454 450 AD The Catholic Church authorized the Latin Vulgate. 4504 600 AD Latin Vulgate (first printed Bible). This is the first Gutenberg printing. 5359 1455 AD The Tyndale Bible This is the first English translation. 5434 1530 AD The King James Bible This Bible has become the most popular text. 5515 1611 AD Revised Standard The King James Version. 5805 1901 AD Hundreds of translations have been created since 1901. There are 6,000 years of Earth's biblical history, divided into the first, middle, and last years. There are no discoveries of any biblical documents during the first 2,500 years. The assumption is that all Scripture must have been passed down by oral tradition from Adam and Eve, through the family of Noah, and finally to Moses. Only during the middle 1,500-year period were biblical scriptures and manuscripts physically written down. Moses is believed to have written down all the scripture that was passed down orally from the time of creation. He wrote this history down in manuscripts and codices. These books comprise the first five of the modern Old Testament, known as the Pentateuch. This text is the foundation and source of the Jewish religion. During those 1,500 years in the middle period, there were 400 silent years between the writing of the Old and New Testaments. No written documents exist from the silent period. These "silent years" occurred between the writing of Malachi in 430 BC and the Gospel of Luke in 50 AD. Approximately thirty men authored the Old Testament books before 430 BC. It is believed that eight men authored the New Testament between 50 AD and 95 AD. During the last 1,500 "dead years," no new written documents have been produced. The mainstream Christian community has produced copies and translations but has not created any new revelations, manuscripts, or documents. Other religions recognize new texts, but the mainstream Christian community is skeptical about their authenticity. The Mormons possess the Book of Mormon, while the Islamic world has the Koran, as two examples. Are they the true revelations from the heavenly maker of the earth and humanity? Believers in those religions believe the books came from God. No "new" documented written biblical history has emerged during the past 1,500 years since the deaths of the apostles. This belief stems from the "wedding story" that Jesus explained in a parable to his disciples before his crucifixion. The "groom" (Jesus) has left to prepare a "new home" for his "bride" (the believers). During the "betrothal period," direct divine communication will not occur until the day Jesus returns to gather his believers. The specific date of Jesus' return, bringing his bride a new home, is unknown and determined by God. Even Jesus does not know the day of his return according to the Bible. During this betrothal period, we are expected to reconcile ourselves with God. It is time to pray for forgiveness, repent, and ready ourselves for the marriage of Jesus' return. If someday people standing or sitting next to you instantly disappear, and you don't, you need to worry.

Here are answers to many popular religious and Bible questions. What is the Bible? Who wrote the Bible? Where did the Bible come from? The Bible explained. Popular Bible Questions Here are honest answers to popular Bible questions. Find answers here for a few popular Bible questions. Learn the true Christian Bible facts here. From a Christian perspective, what does love mean? The Bible answers this popular question by stating that love begins with believing in God. The first part of Christian love is believing that sin exists and keeps us apart from God. However, Jesus sacrificed his life to allow us to enter heaven and be with God. Love is realizing that life on Earth is but a vapor in the vastness of eternity. God cares enough about us (His creation) that He wants us to be with Him forever in the hereafter. We are not forced to love God; He wants us to believe in Him and love Him using our free will. Humans were created with the ability to think for ourselves and use free will. God wants us to choose to love him as a personal choice. He would like us to follow a few rules and believe in some things for our well-being. Love does not involve being upset with anyone for any reason. Everyone chooses their lifestyle and how they interact with others. This concept basically means that no two people are the same. Unfortunately, people have differences that create friction between each other. The current best example is the Republican-Democratic elections. Recent Republican-Democratic elections polarized many people. Such anger brought about by politics is not love. Love entails embracing and accommodating America's chosen stance. Love means forgiving and not destroying. Love does not involve getting even or taking revenge. Helping someone less fortunate than yourself is a way to show love. Being kind to others is a significant aspect of demonstrating love. A frequently asked Bible question is, "What is the Bible?" The standard Christian Protestant Bible is a collection of books divided into two main sections. The Old Testament chronicles life before the birth of Christ. The New Testament shares life during and after the birth of Christ. Authors inspired by God wrote these books to teach, educate, and provide a way of life that is respectful, healthy, moral, righteous, and honorable. The writers were generally Israelites, and they most certainly believed in God. Many of the authors were in close contact with God through dreams, prayer, and God's intervention in their lives. The Bible reveals God. God's likes and dislikes are revealed and placed on exhibit for all to see. Books of the Bible have stories of God's behavior and his interaction with the Israelites. The Bible outlines God's commands and codes of behavior and conduct. People live by the Christian guidebook. The Bible explains the purpose of life. It provides a social set of rules for us to follow, enabling us to coexist peacefully. The Bible provides examples of leading a safe and wholesome life. Books of the Bible have stories about those who followed God's rules and the demise of those who disobeyed His commands. Life after death is revealed. The Bible books describe what happens at death and the eternal life that is available after death , depending on your belief in God and Jesus. The available options are going to a terrible place called Hell as a punishment or a wonderful place called Heaven as a reward for those that believe and follow the divine guides. Genesis states that God breathed a soul into man. The soul leaves the physical body and lives after death. Believers, through their souls, will live for an eternity after death in harmony. Unfortunately, God will destroy the souls of nonbelievers and disobedients. The first main theme throughout the Bible is that the Earth is God's creation. The Old Testament books consistently reinforce this theme. God created the earth and all its inhabitants for His purpose or glorification. The first humans were conceived as perfect individuals and were placed in paradise (the Garden of Eden) to live. God gave humans the ability to have free will and choose their way of life, however they wanted. Unfortunately, Adam and Eve, the first humans, chose a path of life that was not in line with God's wishes. They committed the first sin by doing what God forbade. Banished from their paradise, they were forced to live on their own, tainting their relationship with God. All humans born, starting with Adam and Eve, inherit this sinful nature. As a result, God gave humans some rules and commands to live by and a method to make amends for their sin. God accepted amends by the offering of live animal sacrifices. This biblical contract is the first covenant established by God with Adam and Eve. The second main theme throughout the Bible is that God sent his son to Earth as a substitute sacrifice in place of the animal sacrifices. God's son, Jesus, was sacrificed and died on a wooden cross as payment for all the sins of everyone. This sacrifice applies to all God's believers, past, present, and future. The New Testament books and the Old Testament prophecies both confirm this truth. Believers no longer have to provide animal sacrifices as payment for their sins, as Jesus took their place. Jesus offered a final sacrifice to atone for all our sins. This theme is the second covenant established by God through Jesus the Messiah. Hebrews 9 The third main theme throughout the Bible is that there is life after death. Life after death occurs for everyone, good and bad, saved and unsaved. What a person believes and does determines whether they go to heaven or hell. The first step to entering heaven is to believe in the existence of God . Secondly, believe that God sent his son, Jesus, to Earth i n human form as the ultimate sacrifice to pay for our sins. Thirdly, believe in an unseen Divine Spirit that is part of the human makeup. The spirit is our internal path to God through prayer and the ability to know right from wrong. The path to heaven is secured when one becomes a believer. God will let those who believe in heaven when they pray for forgiveness. It is a matter of asking God for entrance into heaven with a prayer. The Holy Spirit will enter like a dove, as it did for Jesus at his baptism. John 3:16 The true test of belief is repentance for one's wrongdoings . We are to stop sinning and do our best to obey the rules and commands in the Bible that God has given us to follow. John 5:14 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves. It is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

Do you know Bible history? Where did the Bible come from? Who wrote the Bible? When was the Bible written? What language was the Bible written in? The Vulgate Bible. The History of the Bible from its Creation Facts about the Bible and information about the Bible's history. Ponder these Bible facts and Bible trivia commentary on the Bible's history, authenticity, and truth. The Bible is accurate and authentic. The Bible is the Christian's book for all matters of faith and religion. The Bible is the guiding principle of the Christian faith. It provides personal guidance, moral improvement, and counsel. The "Good" Book tells Christians how to live. It is called the "Gospels" because the Bible tells a story of why Jesus is here. This story is called the "Good News." Books of the Bible are considered "scripture" because the writings come from God, the creator. The Bible is said to be "the Word" because it contains the words of God and Jesus. The Bible is built on the foundation of ancient religious documents. We may refer to ancient documents as the Bible. However, they are not traditional books in the modern sense. Documents of antiquity are individual and separate scriptures or manuscripts known as codices. Ancient documents are on sheets of vellum, papyrus, parchment, or animal skins. Researchers have found several ancient manuscripts chiseled on stone and engraved in various metals . The Bible's history before the written word: Passing down information was traditionally done verbally. Biblical doctrines and scriptures were oral and meticulously handed down from generation to generation. Priests were meticulous in passing down beliefs from the time of creation until about 2000 BC. The written word: It is believed that around 2000 BC, the alphabet emerged, and writing came into being. Several schools of thought say that between 2000 BC and 1000 BC, written manuscripts began to appear in their various forms. Joseph, while serving under Pharaoh, is believed to have developed the earliest form of conventional writing in the ancient Hebrew language. There is a belief that Joseph was a popular personality in Egypt under the direction of the pharaoh at that time. Raised as a prince in Egypt, Moses would have written in this language. Credit is given to Moses for writing the Pentateuch, the first known biblical scripture. The language of Joseph is the core root language that developed into Arabic, Phoenician, and Old Hebrew. However, archaeologists have found walls, rocks, and caves with drawings, pictographs, hieroglyphics, and cuneiforms. These are stories and recordings of history that carbon date back as far as 63,000 years. Scientists assume that carbon dating is accurate. However, research has proven its inaccuracy. This method dates the findings to 57,000 years before the creation story in the Bible. Note: Some scholars regarded these drawings as art, not as languages. The history of the Bible began with the earliest religious manuscripts written in the Hebrew language. It was the most spoken language among believers in the Middle East before the birth of Christ. Koine Greek was the language of scriptural manuscripts after the birth of Christ. Manuscripts written during the time of Christ included a small sprinkling of other dialects. The early Hebrews used these manuscripts as their religious scriptures. Scriptures were not in the book form like modern Bibles. The scriptures were mostly in the form of handwritten individual scrolls, not as books. Eventually, twenty-four manuscripts were put together. They became known as the Tanakh and the Hebrew Bible. The first Bible (Tanakh ) was written in Old Hebrew and later translated into the modern Hebrew of today's Old Testament. The translation of the Tanakh from Hebrew into Koine Greek is called the Septuagint. The Septuagint earned its name due to the purported translation efforts of seventy-two scholars. There were six translators from each of the twelve tribes of Israel. The early Jewish Church eventually adopted the Tanakh. The next significant translation in the history of the Bible was written in Latin and known as the Vulgate . St. Jerome made this translation for the Catholic Church in 382 AD. The Vulgate has additional scripture, "books" called the Apocrypha , added to it as well. Eventually, the Vulgate became the "official authorized Bible" of the Western Christian churches. Up until the 20th century, the Catholic Church used the Vulgate. However, the Jewish community still uses the original Hebrew Bible instead of the Vulgate. Today, people still use the Tanakh, a derivative of the Hebrew Bible, and often refer to it as the Torah. Thereafter, the New Testament books were written in Koine Greek. (The language of the day.) The names of all the New Testament groups of scriptural manuscripts and their authors are unknown. A complete list of the 27 books of the New Testament is said to be in a letter written by Bishop Athanasius of Alexandria around the year 367 AD. So, we know the New Testament books had the same names and number 2,000 years ago as they do now. Eventually, the Greek New Testament and the Hebrew Old Testament were translated into English. These highly regarded "first early translations" started with John Wycliffe in the 1380s and were followed by William Tyndale and John Rogers in the 1520s. Because of their efforts to translate the Bible into English, the Church burned all three of their bodies out of disrespect and blasphemy. "How dare they create an English abomination of the scriptures?" so say the religious leaders of the time. English translations took away the religious leader's control of the congregation. They couldn't stand for that. The more we learn about the early Christian Church, the more we realize how non-Christian they were. They had the same self-righteous "holier than thou" behavior as the Pharisees of the Bible. Simply brutal! The traditional Bible comes in two or three sections, depending on the version. The Old Testament describes events before the birth of Jesus. Books of the New Testament describe events during and after the birth of Jesus. The Apocrypha contains scripture that was not acceptable to the church. The word "apocrypha" means "hidden." The Greek language is the source. Not all modern Bibles include the Apocrypha. When incorporated, the Bible prints and binds the Apocrypha between the Old and New Testaments. What methods are used to translate the manuscripts into the Bible? Translating the meaning of phrases from one language to another is a challenge. This is especially true when the original language is one of antiquity, dead, forgotten, or no longer in use. There are two basic ways to translate the ancient scriptures. Literal "word for word" or paraphrase "the meaning of the text." Not all languages have the same voices , pronouns, verbs, or family relations, such as aunts or cousins, etc. Gender affects which words are feminine or masculine and which have no direct translation. One word that comes to mind is the Spanish word "sobremesa." Another is the German word "fremdschämen." Google these for yourself. Here is a personal example: I rode on the railroad train to a town up in the mountains of Madagascar. There is no word for "train" in the Malagasy language. They call it the "Maschine." The Malagasy adapted the name to their language from the German employees who built the railroad. Thus, my railroad story, translated from Malagasy into English, would be, "I took a ride on the machine." I would not have taken a ride on the train. See my point? How would the translator interpret "Maschine"? Would it be a truck, car, oxcart, scooter, motorcycle, bus, taxi, limo, roller skates, UFO, pogo stick, or helicopter? Perhaps it could be an airplane, rocket, fiery chariot, go-cart, bicycle, tractor, steamboat, canoe, hot air balloon, ski lift, or possibly some other mechanical contraption? Well, you get the point. So it is with the Bible. "It is difficult to translate with accuracy and proper meaning." Think about these translations: Spanish to English: "por favor." The word-for-word translation is "for a favor." However, the common translation is "please." This definition is a paraphrase of the meaning. There is no direct word for "please" in Spanish. It is often impossible to make an accurate word-for-word translation. Consider that correct translation is not straightforward. French to English: "Jock a peint la maison noire avec de la peinture blanche." Word-for-word translation: "Jack a painted the house black with of there paint white." Is this direct word-for-word translation clear and logical? Paraphrased translation: "Jack painted the black house with white paint." This paraphrase of the text makes more sense. How about "aloha" in Hawaii? It means both "hello" and "goodbye." How can the word be properly translated by itself when taken out of context? A word-for-word literal translation is impossible because it has several meanings. Which makes a better translation, literal or paraphrased? Think about it! Egyptian is the oldest known language, with Greek being the second oldest and Sanskrit in India being the third. According to estimates, there are over 2500 languages and more than 7500 dialects worldwide. We print Bibles in more than 750 languages. Did you know that the written Hebrew language, as well as early Greek, has no vowels? Alaskans look out their windows and see snow. Scots look out their windows and may see 420 different types of snow. In Florida, people look out the window and see rain. Hawaiians can see over 200 different kinds of rain. What about those languages that use a click sound? Talk about a translation nightmare. Some languages, like German, have three genders. In America, the recognition of new genders is increasing every year. Cambodia has 74 characters in its alphabet. The Papuan language has only 11 characters in its alphabet. China has no alphabet. Instead, they use characters. There are over 100,000 (yes, one hundred thousand) characters in its language. The average Chinese newspaper uses about 2,500 characters. Someone would be extremely naive to think that a word-for-word translation of the Bible would be understandable, let alone accurate. Could a person truly understand and interpret the correct meaning of the Word of God as it was originally written unless they lived during the time the scripture was written and understood the language? Our best hope is that the translators were truly inspired by the Holy Spirit and made an accurate "paraphrase" translation of the original meaning of the scriptures. People passed down stories orally and accurately for thousands of years before written language reached Moses. Perhaps God and the angels informed Moses on Mt. Sinai of everything that happened before his time. Moses was up there for forty days and nights talking about something apart from the commandments. The point is, "It is difficult to translate with accuracy." It requires a great deal of "faith" to accept that humans have accurately translated the original scriptures. Believers acknowledge that the original authors of the Bible were divinely inspired and therefore written by God through man. Believing that man-made translations are accurate and without errors requires even more faith. The King James Bible, the most popular translation, has been updated several times for "small" errors in the translation. There have also been corrections for simple printing errors and misprints. It was not 100% accurate as translated or published by humans. The early scriptures were not organized into sections, chapters, or verses. The Biblical Scriptures are individual writings (manuscripts, parchments, and codices) similar to magazine articles, short stories, essays, letters, tales, poems, songs, and other narratives that resemble modern writing. The lines were not numbered; they ran together and often had no grammatical marks like periods, commas, question marks, or colons. Can you imagine the difficulty in reading such a document? Generally, the early believers only had one or two of these "scriptural manuscripts" in their possession, as they were all handwritten and few copies existed. Many copies of these ancient documents, manuscripts, and codices have been preserved. We can accurately learn about and deduce insights into the early life of humanity as perceived through the watchful eye of God and the life of Jesus during His time on earth. Ancient scriptures do not contain a publishing date. Therefore, it is impossible to determine the exact date of authorship for any particular manuscript. Deciphering the true meaning of ancient languages in these early religious texts can be demanding. When comparing various translations, many words are translated differently due to the views, understanding, logic, and perhaps the translator's conjectures. There is a difference in grammar, word placement, tense of verbs, lack of grammatical marks, and local vernacular. The original Hebrew and Greek of the Bible have different verb tenses than modern English. Some languages have only two tenses, like ancient Hebrew. Turkish has dozens of tenses. English has twelve. Kione Greek has seven. Can you imagine translating this modern-day statement 2000 years from now? "My Daisy was pretty ugly!" How can that sentence be properly translated? What is a "daisy," and how can it be considered both beautiful and unattractive at the same time? My Daisy is a female pug dog. Our local vernacular uses the word "pretty" to sometimes mean "very" or "big." How would translators in 1,000 years know that Daisy was a common pet name? Would they understand that the word "pretty" sometimes means "very"? So the question remains: are the Bible translations 100% word-for-word accurate? The answer is no. We can accept that the scriptures' meaning is as accurate as possible, with a few translation flaws. The most famous fluke in the Bible states that a son is older than his father. The story is in Chronicles. When using either translation technique, paraphrasing or literal, the entire script must be read in context to extract the beneficial, most accurate, and "true meaning" the author was trying to convey. A word-for-word translation may not accurately capture the true meaning of the text. Only by reading the entire text in context and paraphrasing can one provide a true translation and meaning. The early believers and followers of God used many manuscripts. The translators did not place all of those manuscripts into the Bible. Many Bible facts and biblical information were lost due to the "weeding out" of scripture that was believed not to be relevant enough to be included in the final selection. The first qualification to accept a codex or manuscript as true Bible scripture was based on the author's reputation. Was the author an apostle, someone close to Jesus, or a devout believer? The author could have been someone like Moses or a member of Moses' group. The second requirement for acceptance was that believers had already accepted and heavily used the Scriptures throughout history. Did the manuscript already have a history of being believed? Was it already accepted as the Word of God? "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-8.

There are many intriguing and fascinating Bible people and famous characters. Learn the stories of the biblical personalities. Popular Bible People and Bible Characters Discover fascinating and captivating facts and trivia about Bible persons. Here are Bible trivia, truth, facts, and information about Bible characters. Links to more information about a particular Bible Character are underlined. Jesus, the Son of God. The most popular Bible person is Jesus the Messiah, often referred to as Jesus Christ. However, the person being referred to is not Jesus Christ. Actually, it's "Jesus the Christ." Christ is a title, not a name. Other titles for Jesus are Messiah, Lamb of God, Anointed One, Lord, and Master. His names are Jesus, Jesus of Nazareth, and Jesus, Son of Joseph. The title of Christ comes from the Greek text χριστός and is translated as chrīstós , meaning the "anointed one." The native language of Jesus was Aramaic with a Galilean accent. Jesus would also have spoken Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, as these were languages spoken in temples, synagogues, politics, and economic trade during His time. Jesus would have encountered and spoken in these languages. Jesus would have conversed in these languages. Was Jesus always liked? The truth is that towns literally and physically threw Jesus out on several occasions. On one occasion, Jesus read a scroll and spoke at a synagogue in his hometown of Nazareth. The members of the synagogue did not like what Jesus said. They took Jesus by force up to the brow of a hill and were going to throw him over the cliff. However, before they could push him over, Jesus just turned and walked away through the crowd. Luke 4:20-29 At a nearby graveyard, many bodies were resurrected at the moment of Jesus' death. The earth's tremors cracked open many tombs and graves as Jesus died. Those exposed immediately rose from the dead and entered Jerusalem for all to see. Matthew 27:45-56 Let's begin with some Bible trivia about Jesus' miracle of raising a young girl from the dead. Jairus was a synagogue leader and begged Jesus to heal his 12-year-old daughter. Luke 8:40-56 A miracle happened at a funeral procession near the gate of the village of Nain. Jesus and the disciples came upon a funeral procession at the gate. They had compassion for the widow and raised her only son from the dead. Luke 7 Jesus washed the feet of the disciples. Jesus washed the feet of the disciples at the "Last Supper" as a symbolic gesture. John 13:1-12 Jesus cast out seven demons from Mary Magdalene. Mary was of Jewish culture and from the fishing village of Magdala on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. She became a devoted follower of Jesus and was present at his crucifixion and burial. Mary traveled with Jesus and was wealthy enough to help support his ministry. She was probably part of the "inner circle" of the closest disciples to Jesus. Mary was the first one to see Jesus after His resurrection. Most likely, she died in 100 AD. Many historians and scholars suggest she may have had an intimate relationship with Jesus. Some suggest they may have been married. The Bible does not support that belief. Luke 8:1-3 Jesus did not walk alone on the water at the Sea of Galilee. His disciples went ahead of him on a boat, while He stayed behind and prayed. Jesus walked on water to reach the boat, which was close to shore. When the disciples saw Jesus in the distance, they thought He was a ghost. Jesus called Peter, and Peter got out of the boat and started walking on water toward Jesus. But Peter got scared and started to sink. Jesus had to save Peter and famously said, "You of little faith." It was quite an event! Matthew 14:22-33 The Bible contains facts about many resurrected individuals. Lazarus, who was Jesus' best friend, is probably the most famous. The family of Lazarus was upset with Jesus because He showed up four days after Lazarus had died. Jesus wept when he saw the sight of Lazarus' grieving family and felt remorse for them. The shortest verse in the Bible is " Jesus wept. " John 11:32-36 There are other ancient sources of facts in the first century AD, besides the Bible, that tell of the existence of Jesus. Tacitus, a Roman historian, wrote about Nero blaming Jesus's followers for burning down the city of Rome. Pliny the Younger, a Roman, speaks of the followers of Jesus and their culture. Josephus, the Jewish historian, wrote about Jesus and James, his brother. The Babylonian Talmud speaks of the crucifixion of Jesus. Lucian of Samosata, a Greek satirist, wrote about the Christians and the crucifixion of their leader, Jesus. Those who wish to Google "Christians" can find the writings of many others. Salvation is through Jesus. Jesus will save you from burning in Hell's eternal fire and allow you to enter the safety of Heaven. The general theme of the Bible supports this prediction over and over again. This message from Jesus is known as the "Good News." The Bible provides us with the truth about how to enter Heaven and avoid Hell. 1. Admit that you are a sinner. Romans 3:23; 10:9-10 2. Realize that sinners are separated from God and go to Hell. Revelation 21:8 3. Believe Jesus Christ died on the cross to save you from sin and life in Hell. Romans 5:8 ; John 3:16 4. Recognize your sin in prayer before God and ask for forgiveness. Acts 3:19 5. Turn from your old life to a newer life of following God's instructions and commands. 2 Corinthians 5:17 6. Upon doing the above, receive the free and graceful gift of God's salvation through your faith in Jesus. Ephesians 2:8 Where or what is Hell? There is some confusion regarding the nature and location of Hell. Many believe hell is on Earth, underground. Others believe it is a metaphysical place in an unknown physical reality. Some believe it to be Hades, a valley in the Middle East. It is now dormant but will be revived. One thing everyone seems to believe is that Hell is a physical place of fire and brimstone that never stops. Sinful people will spend eternity there with their souls, in continuous pain from the heat. Good and Bad Non-believers will spend eternity there with their souls in continuous pain from the heat. Non-believers will be sent there, and their souls will literally be burned up and cease to exist. Hell is an unknown physical place where people spend eternity away from the presence of God. Some believe that the soul "lies at rest in Hell's grave for eternity." Others believe Hell is a temporary place of punishment where purification takes place. Check out these biblical facts about the Bible character Moses. Moses was a Hebrew prophet, teacher, and leader. He is among the most important prophets in Christianity. Moses is called the lawgiver because God physically gave the Ten Commandments to him. He was born in the Land of Goshen and died on Mount Nebo in Jordan. Jochebed was his mother, and Amram was his father. He had an older brother, Aaron , and an older sister, Miriam. Zipporah, a Midianite, was his first wife. The Bible also mentions that he was later married to an unnamed Cushite. His children were Gershom and Eliezer. Moses was saved from certain death. During the time that Moses was born, the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. The pharaoh worried that the growing Hebrew population would revolt and seize control. To control the population, Pharaoh ordered the killing of all newborn Hebrew boys. Moses was born several months premature. Jochebed hid her son Moses for several months until it became noticeable that her child was born. She decided to put him in a floating basket and allow him to float down the river in hopes that the royal family would find him and take care of him. The plan worked, as Pharaoh's daughter was bathing in the Nile River when the basket floated by. Moses was three months old when Pharaoh's daughter adopted Moses and raised him as royalty. He was highly educated, a warrior, and a leader among the Egyptians. Moses committed murder. One day, Moses took a walk to where his people (the Hebrews) were working to observe what was going on. He saw a taskmaster beat a slave and became extremely upset. Moses had a quick temper, which was considered one of his flaws. In a fit of anger, Moses killed the Egyptian taskmaster and buried him in the sand. Unfortunately, witnesses saw what he had done. Fearing for his life, Moses quickly departed from Egypt on the lam and ended up in Midian. Upon arriving in Midian, he met a group of young girls tending sheep. The short story is that he ended up marrying Zipporah, one of the girls, and working for her father, Reuel. Exodus 2:11-22 Moses communicated with a burning bush. He had a new life as a sheepherder for Reuel, the father of his wife. Moses was peacefully tending his father-in-law's flock when God arrived. There was a job that God wanted Moses to perform. God appeared as a burning bush at the base of Mount Horeb (the mountain of God) and laid out His plan for Moses. Of course, Moses, being who he was, argued with God. Moses was not interested in God's plan and didn't feel qualified to do what God requested. He argued with God! Can you imagine? Moses didn't want to do what God wanted. Moses made up many excuses, including the fact that he had a speech impediment. God said that Aaron, his brother, would be Moses' spokesperson. After the conversation with God, Moses finally agreed to be His spokesperson. God probably already knew the type of man He was dealing with in Moses. The plan was for Moses to lead the Israelite slaves out of Egypt to the promised land of milk and honey in Canaan. This period was known as the Great Exodus. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and to the borders of the promised land of Canaan. He confronted Pharaoh, who refused to "let thy people go!" Through Moses, God dealt out 10 plagues upon Egypt. The last one was the death of all firstborn males regardless of age. Finally, the Egyptian people revolted against the Pharaoh, and they said, "Let those people go!" The mass of slaves led by Moses reached the Red Sea and encamped there. Pharaoh changed his mind and sent all of his chariots after the slaves to bring them back. Moses spread his arms, causing the Red Sea to part, allowing the slaves to escape through it. The slaves crossed; the Egyptian chariots followed and were in the parted sea, which collapsed and killed them. Some bad things happened during the trek to the promised land of milk and honey in Canaan. The people constantly complained, which ultimately upset God, and God made the Israelites walk around in the desert for 40 years until all the people who complained died off. Korah rebelled against Moses, and God caused the earth to open up and swallow Korah and his followers. Moses' sister, Miriam, challenged Moses for leadership, and God gave her leprosy. She was healed after learning her lesson. Moses frequently became frustrated due to the misbehavior of the Israelites he was leading. He received the two tablets of the Ten Commandments that God gave him. Moses brought them down from the mountain after speaking with God. When he arrived at the encampment, he saw everyone worshiping a golden calf idol. Moses was infuriated and threw the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments to the ground, shattering them. This act was deeply disappointing to God. Moses had to return to the mountain to receive a second set of tablets. I can't imagine that conversation. On another occasion, the Israelites complained about being thirsty. God instructed Moses to go to Hajar Musa, where there would be water. Moses was instructed to speak to the rock there, and it would then release water. Again, Moses' anger got the better of him. When Moses arrived at the rock, he yelled, "Here's your dang water, you miserable unbelievers," and smacked the rock hard with his walking stick. Water gushed forth. Moses was commanded to communicate with the rock, not to strike it in anger. As a result of his anger management issues, God forbade Moses from entering the Promised Land. God allowed Moses to see Canaan from the top of Mount Nebo, but he was not allowed to enter it. Shortly after, Moses died there and was buried somewhere in an unknown spot in the Nebo Valley. Many other Bible figures have intriguing stories to tell. Below are some of the most popular Bible characters. Jonah A messenger of God used a fish for transport. God had a preaching job for Jonah. Jonah did not want to do the job, so Jonah tried to run away from God in a boat to Tarshish in Spain. God caused a massive storm around the boat, forcing Jonah to jump overboard. God sent a big fish after Jonah. The fish swallowed Jonah and carried him to Nineveh. Upon arrival, the fish spat Jonah up on the beach. The fish was most likely a mammal, a whale, not a fish. Read about the story in the Book of Jonah in chapter one. Take this Bible class on Jonah. Balaam In the Bible, an animal talked. Balaam was riding his donkey, and the donkey stopped and spoke to him. A spiritual being was in front of the donkey, blocking the way. The donkey wouldn't move, so Balaam beat the donkey. At that moment, the donkey turned its head and asked Balaam, "What have I done to deserve your beating?" Here are the facts about the talking donkey! Numbers 22:21-39 Stephen These are the facts of the synagogue, which falsely testified against a disciple they disapproved of. Stephen became the first Christian martyr. Jesus chose seven disciples with genuine faith to minister "The Word" to the world. These seven were Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas. The apostles laid hands upon them to sanctify them. Stephen, filled with faith and power, performed numerous miracles and signs among the people. Stephen was very outspoken, more so than the other six. He greatly disturbed those who had religious power. The Bible facts show that elders and scribes approached him, seized him, and brought him to the council. They sentenced Stephen for "speaking blasphemous words" and then stoned him to death in the public area. Read the whole story about Stephen. Acts 6:1-15 Judas The story of Judas tells of a man who "sold out" the Messiah for 30 pieces of silver. Thirty silver pieces was the usual amount paid for the purchase of a slave. This amount was an insult given by the "church authorities," based on what they thought about Jesus. Jesus was only worth the cost of a slave. Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, betrayed Jesus by leading the riotous religious leaders to Him. He was the treasurer of the apostles and may have been motivated by greed. Judas was also from the South and looked upon as an outsider, which he may have resented. At the Last Supper, Jesus identified Judas as a betrayer by dipping bread into a dish and giving it to him. Judas led the hateful and vengeful religious "authorities" and identified Jesus by kissing Him on the cheek. After everything had taken place, Judas regretted his actions and gave the money back to the church leaders. The leaders refused the "blood money" and used it to purchase a potter's field. Judas died afterward in that field. The Bible does not provide clear details about the circumstances of his death. One belief is that tradition states Judas Iscariot was so upset that he hung himself. Matthew 27:3-8 Another belief is that Judas went into a field and exploded, with his guts gushing forth. Perhaps this means he threw up or had a severe case of diarrhea. Acts 1:16-20 Perhaps he hung himself, the rope came loose, he fell to the ground, and God gushed his bowels. Read this analysis of the death of Judas. Elijah A prophet is whisked away into heaven in a fiery chariot. God called Elijah to a pickup site on the other side of the Jordan River and took him alive to Heaven. This was a previous prophecy that came true. All those present at the time knew of this prophecy except Elisha. Elisha learned about the prophecy at the last moment as he accompanied Elijah to the pickup. Elijah, Elisha, and fifty other sons of the prophets gathered at the River Jordan. Elijah parted the river. Elisha and Elijah crossed over to the far side. Fifty people stayed on the near side, watching. The chariot came. As Elijah climbed aboard, he dropped his robe. The river parted open again when his robe struck the water. Elisha picked up the coat and crossed back through the parted water to the near side, meeting with the fifty onlookers. Was it a chariot that took Elijah? 2 Kings 2:1-14 Elijah raised the son of the widow of Zarephath from death. At the gate, Elijah spotted Zarephath and asked her for water. He ended up boarding at her house. Some time later, her son got sick and eventually died. Elijah raised the boy after he died. 1 Kings 17:17-24 Elisha This passage is a little-known piece of Bible trivia about a prophet who caused bears to maul a group of young men. Elijah's apprentice, Elisha, assumed leadership after Elijah's ascension to heaven. A large group of undisciplined teenagers (brats) teased Elisha about his baldness. Elisha could not hold his anger and called down a curse on them in the name of the Lord. Instantly, two female bears came out of the woods and mauled 42 of the boys. Bears are attacking the children 2 Kings 2:23-25 Elisha raised the son of a Shunammite woman. He had stayed at this woman's home years earlier and prayed for her to have a son. Her son was born, and several years later, the son died. The woman called upon Elisha, and he came and raised the boy from his dead bed. 2 Kings 4:8-37 Elisha resurrected an Israelite man during his funeral, a fascinating piece of Bible trivia. Gravediggers were burying a man when they became startled by invaders. They were scared and wanted to depart as quickly as possible. Hastily, they threw the man's body into a nearby tomb. This tomb belonged to the tomb of Elisha. If you didn't know, Elisha's dead body was lying in the tomb. The dead man immediately came back to life when his body made contact with Elisha's bones. 2 Kings 13:20-21 Paul A fun Bible story recounts how Paul raised a young man during a sermon. Paul was giving a long-winded sermon late into the night. Eutychus was sitting on a windowsill, dozed off, and f ell out of the window to his death below. Paul had to go down and revive the young man. Acts 20:7 Peter Peter resurrected Dorcas of Joppa. Dorcas was a well-known social worker who helped everyone. Peter was also well-known, and he was nearby. The family called Peter to the room where Dorcas lay. Peter raised her from the dead. Acts 9:23-43 J acob He believed he wrestled with God. "Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak." This unknown wrestler was unable to win the wrestling match. The wrestler made contact with Jacob's hip, causing it to become dislocated. After the match, the wrestler said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob." When Jacob asked for the stranger's name, the stranger responded, "You have struggled with God and men and won, so your name will be Israel.” Genesis 32:22-31 Samson The feats of Samson are remarkable. Samson didn't like the Philistines. He killed a lion that came from nowhere when he was traveling to visit his soon-to-be Philistine wife. Judges 14:5–9 To celebrate his marriage, Samson killed 30 Philistines, a rather unconventional way to mark the occasion. Judges 14:19 Samson set the tails of foxes on fire, and this action resulted in the burning of t he Philistines' crops. Judges 15:4-6 Because they burned his wife and her father to death, Samson killed the Philistines . Judges 15:7-8 Samson killed 1,000 Philistines with the jaw of a jackass when they came for revenge for the above. Judges 15:14-17 When he found out the good citizens were plotting to kill him, Samson tore down the gates of the city and their posts. Judges 16:1-3 Samson snapped apart 16 bowstrings that Delilah bound him with. Judges 16:6-8 He also snapped apart the strong rope that Delilah bound him with. Judges 10:12 David Was David the one who killed Goliath? 1 Samuel says, Yes. 2 Samuel says, No. Please review these Bible books to make your own decision. These individuals from the Bible were known for their longevity. Here's the list of those who lived over 100 years. Methuselah, the oldest, lived for 969 years. Jared, the father of Enoch, lived 962 years. Noah built the Ark and lived for 950 years. Adam, the first human, lived for 930 years. Seth, Adam's third son, lived for 912 years. Kenan , the grandson of Seth, lived 910 years. Enos, the son of Seth, lived for 905 years. Lamech, the son of Methuselah, lived 777 years. Shem, the son of Noah, lived for 600 years. Arphaxad, Shem's son, lived for 438 years. Shelah, the son of Judah, lived for 433 years. Peleg, of the Tower of Babel, lived for 239 years. Isaac, Abraham's son, lived for 180 years. Abraham, the patriarch, lived for 175 years . Terah, the father of Abraham, lived 148 years. Jacob, renamed Israel, lived for 147 years. Moses led the slaves and lived for 120 years. Joshua led the Israelites to the promised land and lived for 110 years. Yes, the annual cycle of 365 days based on the sun has determined dates since the time of Adam. These Bible characters were the twelve original apostles of Jesus. Simon: Peter was prominent in the Bible and served as the leader of the Apostles. He was Andrew's brother and the son of Jonah. Peter had an unknown wife, and Jesus healed his mother-in-law. Simon was also known as Peter or Simon Peter, and he was sometimes referred to as Cephas. His brother Andrew was the first that Jesus called, and Peter was second. Peter was the first disciple to profess Jesus as the Son of God. Perhaps this is why he was considered the senior Apostle and leader of the group. However, despite his faith, Simon Peter denied knowing Jesus three times during the Passion of Christ. Peter was very enthusiastic but also very impatient and impulsive and was often rash and brash. During the arrest of Jesus, he cut off the ear of one of those who came to capture Him. He is considered the "Rock" and the first "Pope" by the Catholic Church. It is believed that Saint Peter started the first two churches, one at Antioch and one in Rome. Tradition states that Peter died upside down on a cross in Rome. Andrew: He was Peter's brother and the son of Jonah. Andrew worked as a fisherman alongside Peter. He was first a follower of John the Baptist before being the first called to service by Jesus. Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross in Patras, Greece. John: John's parents were Zebedee and Salome. He was also the brother of James. John was sometimes referred to as the beloved disciple. Jesus found John at the seashore. He is thought to have been a fisherman with his brother James. They most likely worked for their father, who was a fisherman. John is believed to be the only Apostle to die of natural causes and outlived all the other Apostles. James: James' parents were Zebedee and Salome. He was also the brother of John. James was sometimes referred to as James the Elder or James the Great. Jesus referred to John and James as the sons of Thunder. James was believed to be the first Apostle killed as a martyr. Herod had James killed by sword around 44 AD. Philip: He was the fifth one called. Phillip was with Jesus during the feeding of the 5,000. There is some controversy about Philip's life and death. Eusebius, an early church historian, presents background on Phillip. Philip's life is revealed in Wikipedia . Bartholomew: He also went by the name Nathaniel. Tradition holds that they flayed him before beheading him. As with other Apostles, Bartholomew's death is a mystery with several traditional explanations. Wikipedia tells of Bartholomew. Matthew: He was a tax collector. Matthew rebuked King Hirtacus for lusting over a young girl. The king had Matthew killed. Thomas: He was the one who saw the resurrected Jesus. Thomas doubted that it was Jesus until he saw the scars on the hands. James: He was the son of Alphaeus. James is believed to have spread the gospel to Persia and was martyred there. Simon the Zealot: He is believed to have evangelized in Egypt. Simon partnered with Judas, the brother of Jesus, on the missions. Thaddeus: The son of James. James was also called Judas. Tradition asserts that he was crucified in Edessa, the location of his church. Judas Iscariot: This Bible character betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin. Judas killed himself in remorse afterward, and his bowels fell out onto the ground. Matthias: This Bible person became the thirteenth Apostle. Matthias was a disciple of Jesus from the beginning. The disciples chose Phillip to replace Judas by casting lots. Return to the top of this page.