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Understanding the Bible: Sixth Edition, 6/e
Stephen Harris, California State University--Sacramento
The Bible – An Overview

Essay Quiz



1

Discuss the significance of the variant readings of Mark 1:1 (see Box 1.4). Why might editors/copyists have changed the text, either by adding “Son of God” or by deleting it?
2

Compare the different translations of Exodus 3:13-15 (Box 1.6). What are some of the most significant differences among them?
3

Why is genre an important concept for biblical study? How does attention to genre help in understanding the biblical text? (Box 1.7)








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