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Introduction To The Bible And Qur'an Question Paper

Introduction To The Bible And Qur'an

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Bible Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

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

ARE 101:
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE AND QUR?AN

DATE: Thursday, 15th January, 2009

TIME: 10.00 a.m. ? 12.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt THREE questions, at least ONE from each section.
SECTION I: THE BIBLE
1.
EITHER
a)
i)
Attempt a classification of the books of the Old and New testaments.
ii)
Distinguish general revelation from special revelation.
OR
b)
Discuss the position that ?The Bible is a library of books reflecting unity in diversity?.
2.
Discuss the main criteria that were considered in establishing the canonicity of the New Testament books.
3.
a)
Define what a version/translation of the Bible is.
b)
What are some of the most important considerations for a translation of the Bible to be good?

SECTION II: THE QUR?AN
4.
Examine the background in which Muhammad was born.
5.
Muhammad was a Prophet and Statesman?. Comment.
6.
Discuss in details the significance of ONE of the pillars of Islam to Muslims.