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Quiz about Bible Book Names in Modern Pop Culture

Bible Book Names in Modern Pop Culture Quiz

Many of the names of Bible books have translated into modern popular culture. Drawing from the world of celebrity and entertainment, see how well you can identify these selections from the Old and New Testaments.

A multiple-choice quiz by BRY2K. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
BRY2K

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,740

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Biblical book shares the first name of two young actors with the surnames Jackson and Hartnett. It also figured prominently in the name of a 1987 album by Irish band U2. Can you identify this book? Hint

Joshua

Judges

Job

Jude

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Biblical book name is common to dancer Grey, musician Billy, and noted film director Schumacher? Hint

Matthew

Hosea

Ruth

Joel

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Question 3 of 10

3. This name is common to James Bond actor Dalton, 1960's pop culture hero Leary and notorious Oklahoma City bomber McVeigh.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Musician Tori and Good Times actor John both share this Biblical name. It is also the counterpart of "Andy" in a long-running radio show. Which book of The Bible is described here? Hint

Jonah

Acts

Amos

Ezekiel

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Question 5 of 10

5. "All sizzle and no steak", "Every rose has its thorn" and "The squeaky wheel gets the grease" are modern examples that would comfortably find a home in which Bible book? Hint

Acts

Revelation

Psalms

Proverbs

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Question 6 of 10

6. What popular male name is shared by the following notables? The avant-garde author of "Waiting for Godot", actor Jackson of "Pulp Fiction", and, American patriot who's moniker is shared with a beer brand? Hint

Job

Mark

James

Samuel

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Question 7 of 10

7. Of the four Gospels, which is also the first name of one of The Beatles? Hint

McCartney

Lennon

Starr (Starkey)

Harrison

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Question 8 of 10

8. This name is shared by James Bond portrayer Craig, Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame and the renowned author of Robinson Crusoe. Which Bible book shares this commonality? Hint

Luke

Matthew

Jonah

Daniel

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Question 9 of 10

9. This one is a little tricky. Can you correctly spell the Bible book that also lends its name to Grey's Anatomy actor Washington?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mark Hamill's version of this name had his hand cut off by his father. Paul Newman's version had a "cool hand". What is this handy name from The New Testament? Hint

Mark

Luke

Skywalker

Luka

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Joshua

Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and of the Old Testament. It lends its name to The Joshua Tree album by U2 which spawned the hits "Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You". The Bible explains that Joshua followed Moses as the leader of the Israelites.

2. What Biblical book name is common to dancer Grey, musician Billy, and noted film director Schumacher?

Answer: Joel

Considered one of the "minor prophets" in the Hebrew Bible the name Joel is a popular namesake for many in the twentieth century. Director and producer Joel Schumacher brought "The Lost Boys" and "St. Elmo's Fire" to the silver screen.

3. This name is common to James Bond actor Dalton, 1960's pop culture hero Leary and notorious Oklahoma City bomber McVeigh.

Answer: Timothy

Known as The Pastorals, Timothy is one of 3 epistles in The Bible (Timothy 1, Timothy 2 and Titus). It is believed that Charles Dickens' character Tiny Tim (A Christmas Carol) was an homage to the brave, young Christian character in The Good Book.

4. Musician Tori and Good Times actor John both share this Biblical name. It is also the counterpart of "Andy" in a long-running radio show. Which book of The Bible is described here?

Answer: Amos

Amos was a prophet who chastised the Israelites for their lifestyle. An example of his efforts is found in the book that bears his name. The Israelites condemned him by asking, "Who are you to come into Bethel and Samaria and preach against us?". Defiantly Amos replied, "The Lord God has spoken! Who can but prophesy?". Amos 3:8)

5. "All sizzle and no steak", "Every rose has its thorn" and "The squeaky wheel gets the grease" are modern examples that would comfortably find a home in which Bible book?

Answer: Proverbs

Many of the short expressions we use today trace their roots directly to The Bible. Some proverbial examples include: "Pride goes before a fall", "Many are called, but few are chosen" (Matthew),and, "Handwriting on the wall" (Daniel).

Answer: Samuel

The ninth book of The Bible (Samuel 1) follows the story of Samuel and Saul. Samuel is a judge at the time of the godless King Saul and is instrumental in selecting his successor, King David, to lead the people of Israel. By the way, the notables cited in the question refer to Samuel Beckett, Samuel L. Jackson and Samuel Adams respectively.

7. Of the four Gospels, which is also the first name of one of The Beatles?

Answer: Lennon

The Gospels, of course, are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The Fourth Gospel recounts critical times in the life of Jesus Christ including his death and resurrection. John is one of the most ubiquitous names in the western world including that of famed musician John Winston (Ono) Lennon.

8. This name is shared by James Bond portrayer Craig, Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame and the renowned author of Robinson Crusoe. Which Bible book shares this commonality?

Answer: Daniel

The name Daniel means "God is my judge". How fitting for a character that was so often tried but never wavered in his faith of The Lord. The question references actors Daniel Craig, Daniel Radcliffe and prolific English author Daniel Defoe.

9. This one is a little tricky. Can you correctly spell the Bible book that also lends its name to Grey's Anatomy actor Washington?

Answer: Isaiah

Isaiah means "the salvation of the Lord". He was the son of Amos and wrote extensively about the coming of Jesus and the salvation of the Lord. This is evidenced in Isaiah 9:16, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

10. Mark Hamill's version of this name had his hand cut off by his father. Paul Newman's version had a "cool hand". What is this handy name from The New Testament?

Answer: Luke

Although he was not one of the twelve disciples, Gospel Luke was said to be a doctor by profession. Luke, who also wrote the Acts of the Apostles, was a contemporary of Paul.

Source: Author BRY2K

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