Are 101: Introduction Of The Bible And Quran Question Paper

Are 101: Introduction Of The Bible And Quran 

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOOL BASED PROGRAMME (IBP)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARE 101: INTRODUCTION OF THE BIBLE AND QURAN

DATE:
Thursday 3rd September 2009

TIME: 11.00am-1.00pm
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE Questions, at least ONE from EACH Section
SECTION 1: THE BIBLE

1.
?For most of the users of the Bible, it is essentially a book of faith individually
and corporately?. Discuss.




[23marks]

2.
a)
What is Biblical Inspiration?



[7marks]
b)
Discuss any two proofs given by Christians for the credibility of Biblical
books.






[7marks]
c)
Mention any two examples of:

i)
Ancient versions of the Bible.


[3marks]

ii)
Modern versions of the Bible.


[3marks]

iii)
Bible Translating/distributing organizations in Kenya.









[3marks]
EITHER
a)
i)
Give any categorization of either the Old Testament books or the

New Testament books.



[13marks]
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ii)
Briefly comment on any four tools one would need for an in-depth
study of the Bible.




[10marks]

OR
b)
Discuss apocryphal/deutorocanonical books and account for the
different Christian standpoints on their canonical status.








[23marks]
SECTION II: THE QURAN
4.
Define the following terms.




[23marks]

a)
Ansar

b)
Ahlal-Kitab

c)
Hijra

d)
Lailatul Quadr

e)
Muhujirun

5.
?The Hijra was a turning point in the history of Islam?. Comment. [23marks]

6.
Discuss the reasons that made the Quraish to oppose the mission of Muhammad.










[23marks]

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