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Introduction Of The Bible And The Qur'an Question Paper

Introduction Of The Bible And The Qur'an

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Bible Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ARE 101: INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE AND THE QURAN

DATE: Saturday 20th February 2010

TIME: 11.00 a.m ? 1.00 p.m
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions, at least ONE question from each section

SECTION I THE BIBLE
1.
The Bible is unique in the sense that as a text it demonstrates unity in diversity.? Discuss [23 marks]
2.
a)
What is Biblical Inspiration? [7 marks]
b)
Discuss any two proofs given by Christians for the credibility of biblical books. [7 marks]
c)
Mention any two examples of:
i)
Ancient versions of the Bible. [3 marks]
ii)
Modern versions of the Bible. [3 marks]
iii)
Bible Translating/distributing organizations in Kenya. [3 marks]
3.
Either
a)
Bring out:
i)
Major factors that led to the need to have the early oral Christian traditions to be put in written form. [11 marks]
ii)
Any four major criteria that determined the canonicity of a New Testament book. [12 marks]
OR
b)
i)
Give any categorization of either the Old Testament books or the New Testament books. [13 marks]
ii)
Briefly comment on any four tools one would need for an in- depth study of the Bible. [10 marks]

SECTION II THE QURAN
4.
Highlight the background in which Muhammad was born.
5.
Assess the statement, the Hijra was a turning point in the history of Islam.?
6.
a)
State the five pillars of Islam.
b)
Discuss the significance of any three of the pillars.

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