The various divisions of the Biblical books are of rather recent origin. The Jews divided their sacred books into sections. The chapter division, as found in the Bible today, dates from the thirteenth century and is the work of Stephen Langton, professor at the University of Paris and later Archbishop of Canterbury. The present verse division was first introduced by the Dominican, Santes Pagnino (1528), and his system is still in use in most of the books of the Old Testament. The modern verse division in the New Testament is the work of Robert Stephen, a Paris printer of the sixteenth century. The chapter and divisions are of great value for purposes of reference but frequently break up the sequence of thought. Show What was the primary title that Jesus used to describe himself during his earthly ministry? Answer... Work out your ________ with ________ and ________, for it is God that works in you. Answer... Jesus said, 'You are Petros,' which means ______ in the Greek, 'and on this Petra,' which means ______ 'I will build my Church.' Answer... When Jesus returns, He will establish His kingdom on earth for ______. Answer... What is the oldest Christian creed? Answer... Foundational Questions & AnswersBy Craig von Buseck |