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 Metaphors

3 pages in this part of Curiosities of the Bible.

Scripture Metaphors (Following questions are to be)

The following questions are to be answered by the mention of words, all of which commence with the letter at the head of each section…

Scripture Metaphors (F What words are used)

F. 27. What words are used metaphorically of Christ? 28. What is put metaphorically for the life of man? 29. What occupation is that of…

Scripture Metaphors (Name a word which equally)

64. Name a word which equally describes sin and the grave. 65. What word is used to express the royal dignity of Christ? 66. What is put…

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