Hebrew & Christian Scriptures

Catholic Bible Institute

HEBREW SCRIPTURES

One Central Theme:
Covenant

Two Central Events:
Exodus - 1250 B.C.
Exile - 587 B.C.

Three Central Figures:
Abraham - ca. 1850 B.C.
Moses - ca. 1250 B.C.
David - ca. 1000 B.C.

Four Groups of Scriptures:
Pentateuch (Torah/Law)
Historical Books
Prophetic Books
Wisdom Literature

CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURES

One Central Theme:
Redemption

Two Central Events:
Death of Jesus
Resurrection of Jesus


One Central Figure:

Jesus Christ

Four Types of Scriptures:
Gospels
Narrative (Acts)
Epistles (Letter)
Apocalyptic (Revelation)


The Catholic Bible Institute is co-sponsored by
the Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University
and the Office of Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.