The Catholic Bible — Books, Structure, and How to Read It
The Catholic Bible — Books, Structure, and How to Read It
A beginner-friendly walk through the 73 books of the Catholic canon, how the books are organized, and how Catholics interpret Scripture (Dei Verbum, the four senses, lectio divina). Good companion to the OCIA Foundations curriculum.
Religious Studies·beginner·Pass mark: 75%
Modules
- 8 questions1.The 73 Books — Catholic vs Protestant Canon
The Catholic Old + New Testament canon: 73 books in total, including the seven deuterocanonical books retained by the Catholic Church and removed by the Reformers.
- 7 questions2.How the Books Are Organized
The structure of the Old Testament (Pentateuch, Historical, Wisdom, Prophets) and the New Testament (Gospels, Acts, Pauline Epistles, Catholic Epistles, Revelation).
- 6 questions3.How Catholics Read Scripture
Dei Verbum on divine revelation, the four senses of Scripture (literal, allegorical, moral, anagogical), the Magisterium's role in interpretation, and lectio divina as a prayer practice.