The Bible: structure and divisions — KCSE Christian Religious Education

KCSE Christian Religious Education · 40 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Key learning outcomes for this topic, aligned to the KNEC KCSE syllabus.

State the divisions of the Bible (Old Testament and New Testament) and list the books in each division

Describe the major categories of books in the Bible (Law, History, Poetry/Wisdom, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles)

Explain how the Bible was written, compiled and accepted as the canon of scripture

The Bible: structure and divisions

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

List the divisions of the Bible and state the number of books in each division. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks

The Bible is divided into two main sections: the Old Testament and the New Testament (1 mk)

The Old Testament contains 39 books (1 mk)

The New Testament contains 27 books (1 mk)

Total number of books in the Bible is 66 (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

Define the term 'Epistle' and state two characteristics of the Epistles in the New Testament. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 1 mark

An Epistle is a formal letter or written communication addressed to a person or group, (1 mk)

Part (b) — 2 marks

They were written by apostles to instruct, encourage, or correct early Christians (1 mk)

They often address specific issues or questions faced by the recipient church or individual (1 mk)

easySHORT ANSWER6 marks

Define the term 'Gospel' and outline the names of the four Gospels found in the New Testament.

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Part (a) — 2 marks

A Gospel is a written account of the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (2 mks)

Part (b) — 4 marks

Matthew (1 mk)

Mark (1 mk)

Luke (1 mk)

John (1 mk)

State three books found in the Old Testament and identify the Law and History category they belong to.

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