by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of JEREMIAH Title This book gains its title from the human author, who begins with “the words of Jeremiah …” (1:1). Jeremiah recounts more of his own life than any other prophet, telling of his ministry, the reactions of his audiences, testings, and his...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of ISAIAH Title The book derives its title from the author, whose name means “The Lord is salvation,” and is similar to the names Joshua, Elisha, and Jesus. Isaiah is quoted directly in the NT over 65 times, far more than any other OT prophet, and mentioned...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
SONG OF SOLOMON Title The Greek Septuagint (LXX) and Latin Vulgate (Vg.) versions follow the Hebrew (Masoretic Text) with literal translations of the first two words in 1:1—”Song of Songs.” Several English versions read “The Song of Solomon,” thus giving the fuller...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of ECCLESIASTES Title The English title, Ecclesiastes, comes from the Greek and Latin translations of Solomon’s book. The LXX used the Greek term ekklēsiastēs for its title. It means “preacher,” derived from the word ekklēsia, translated “assembly” or...
by Bible Story Graphics | Nov 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of PROVERBS Title The title in the Hebrew Bible is “The Proverbs of Solomon” (1:1), as also in the Greek Septuagint (LXX). Proverbs pulls together the most important 513 of the over 3,000 proverbs pondered by Solomon (1Ki 4:32; Ecc 12:9), along with some...
