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1 trivia quiz  English Bible Translations icon
The process of translating the Bible into English has given rise to numerous "versions" and has sometimes inspired theological controversy. See how much you know about the history of English Bible translations.
Difficult 15Q
2928 plays
Nov 18 03
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2 trivia quiz  Formation of the New Testament icon
How and when did we get the New Testament we have today? Take this quiz and learn.
Difficult 10Q
3957 plays
Feb 05 03
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3 trivia quiz  Christian Heresies icon
This quiz covers sects, religions, and beliefs that have grown out of Christianity and subsequently been labeled heretical (in most cases by the Catholic Church or its leaders).
Very Difficult 10Q
3849 plays
Sep 19 03
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4 trivia quiz  Who Are The Gideons? icon
The Gideons Association is the group that places Bibles in hotel rooms. Although I am neither Christian nor affiliated with the Gideons, I was curious about them. If you are curious too, take this quiz.
Average 10Q
1509 plays
Aug 03 03
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Which of the following are the earliest writings in the New Testament?
* Which of the following has NOT been credited with coining the term "New Testament"?
* The earliest surviving list of New Testament books that exactly matches the list of books contained in the canon today dates from when?
* The Synod of Hippo officially listed the 27 books of the New Testament in 393 AD. Four years later, these selections were confirmed once again, effectively ending the debates over the canon. What was the name of the group that reconfirmed them?
* Which of the following happened FIRST?
* Which of the following happened LAST?
* Who made the first complete English translation of the New Testament?
* When Martin Luther made his New Testament translation into German, he considered some books to be less valuable than others. What book(s) did he consider inferior?
* Some Bible scholars believe the sayings of Jesus were collected around 30 or 40 AD, and that this source was then used by Matthew and Luke when they wrote their gospels. What do they call this hypothetical source?
* The idea of an association of Christians was conceived by two traveling strangers who met in a Wisconsin hotel in what year?
* Gideons Associations were founded in how many countries in the Gideons' first hundred years in existance?
* With which Christian denomination are the Gideons associated?
* What is the Gideons' symbol?
* The word "heresy" comes from a Greek root meaning what?
* Some Christians maintain that Christ died for all, that individuals have the free will to decide whether to accept or reject Christ's gift of salvation, and that salvation is conditional. What do we call this belief?
* Who taught that Christ was not God, but rather the highest created being?
* Who taught that only the god of the New Testament was the true God, and that the god of the Old Testament was inferior?
* What do we call the belief that Christ was not the physical incarnation of God, but rather an appearance or phantom?
* St. Augustine was devoted, for many years, to this heretical sect, which maintained a dualistic theology.
* What British monk disputed St. Augustine's view of predestination, teaching instead that there is no original sin, that man is capable of choosing to reject evil, and indeed able to obtain perfection?

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