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==The Naming of the Old Testament== | ==The Naming of the Old Testament== | ||
The word ''Old Testament'' means ''Old Covenant''. It contains God’s promise that was given to the Israelites until Jesus Christ came. Originally, it was called the “Scriptures.” Over time, it started to be called the “Old Testament” to differentiate it from the [[The New Testament|New Testament]]. It is also called the Hebrew Bible because most of it was written in Hebrew. The Bible quoted by Jesus and the apostles was the Old Testament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | The word ''Old Testament'' means ''Old Covenant''. It contains God’s promise that was given to the Israelites until Jesus Christ came. Originally, it was called the “Scriptures.” Over time, it started to be called the “Old Testament” to differentiate it from the [[The New Testament|New Testament]]. It is also called the Hebrew Bible because most of it was written in Hebrew. The Bible quoted by Jesus and the apostles was the Old Testament.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+24%3A27&version=NIV |title=Luke 24:27 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+8%3A30-35&version=NIV |title=Acts 8:30–35 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==Languages== | ==Languages== | ||
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===Books of Prophecy=== | ===Books of Prophecy=== | ||
In the Old Testament times, God fulfilled His will by showing His words or visions to Moses and other prophets.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www. | In the Old Testament times, God fulfilled His will by showing His words or visions to Moses and other prophets.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos+3%3A7&version=NIV |title=Amos 3:7 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The prophets, who were called by God, proclaimed to Israel and recorded what they had received. The message that is the most prominent in the books of prophecy is that God calls for repentance and judgment on Israel and that in due time God will restore the kingdom. These books of prophecy are divided into two groups: major prophets and minor prophets. The minor prophets are short and have God’s revelations given during a certain time frame. Among the major prophets, the book of '''Isaiah''' talks about the prophecies of the Messiah with great importance. The book of '''Jeremiah''' shows the prophet’s work of proclaiming repentance and judgment with tears to the corrupt Kingdom of Judah. The book of '''Ezekiel''' records many revelations and visions, and the book of '''Daniel''' describes various prophecies based on Daniel's visions and experience of being taken captive in Babylon and attaining a high position.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
==Preservation of the Old Testament== | ==Preservation of the Old Testament== | ||