Curiosities of the Bible

Who was put to death by a plague? What's the shortest verse? 446 pages of Bible prize questions, enigmas and curiosities that Victorian Sunday schools competed over.

Scripture Enl. Mas

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Scripture Enl. Mas

5. Think what will melt with fervent heat? 6. What pierced the Saviour's hands and feet? 7. What were his fellow sufferers tell?

Scripture Enl. Mas: Israel

There twice the battle raged Against the living God and Israel; 2. And there two champion Giants fell, Whom David's chiefs engaged.

Scripture Enl. Mas: Jesus

SCRIPTURE ENIGMA No. 159. 1. In whom did Jesus say there was no guile? 2. What king did hinder Israel for awhile? 3. Who sought by letter…

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