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That’s in the Bible? The Ultimate Learn-as-You-Play Bible Quiz Book, by Wick Allison (Dell, 230 pp., $10.95)

THERE IS something profane about Bible quiz questions when they appear in games such as Trivial Pursuit, where the object is to be the first to get all the stupid plastic triangles into a circle and then flaunt your “intelligence” before your friends. This book is instead designed to be a pleasant and somewhat humbling spiritual exercise, challenging your knowledge of the more important aspects of Holy Writ (no “begats” here). Delivered unto you as well are all sorts of fascinating sidebar information about salvation history, sure to enhance your appreciation of Sacred Scripture. There is even evidence that the Lord is a supply-sider (see Genesis). One would expect no less from a former publisher of NR. This book is a finely crafted source of information and wholesome pleasure. But you might want to pick up a Bible first.

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That’s in the Bible? The Ultimate Learn-as-You-Play Bible Quiz Book, by Wick Allison (Dell, 230 pp., $10.95)

THERE IS something profane about Bible quiz questions when they appear in games such as Trivial Pursuit, where the object is to be the first to get all the stupid plastic triangles into a circle and then flaunt your “intelligence” before your friends. This book is instead designed to be a pleasant and somewhat humbling spiritual exercise, challenging your knowledge of the more important aspects of Holy Writ (no “begats” here). Delivered unto you as well are all sorts of fascinating sidebar information about salvation history, sure to enhance your appreciation of Sacred Scripture. There is even evidence that the Lord is a supply-sider (see Genesis). One would expect no less from a former publisher of NR. This book is a finely crafted source of information and wholesome pleasure. But you might want to pick up a Bible first.