>I am always looking for something new I can learn about the Bible. There is an old puzzle about the hidden books of the Bible that I learned a long time ago. The puzzle below is old and many people already know the answer.

However, there is always a new generation of Bible students that needs to learn the puzzle for the first time. So, here is your turn.

There are several names of books of the Bible hidden in the paragraph below. Your mission is to discover them. See how many books of the Bible you can discover in the paragraph below.

“I once made the remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a lulu; kept people looking so hard for the facts . . . and for others, it was a revelation. Some people were in a jam, especially since the names of the books were not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of our readers. To others, it was a real job. We want it to be a most fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy ones to spot. Others may require judges to help them. I will quickly admit: it usually takes a minister to find one of them, and there will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews a cup of tea so she can concentrate better. See how well you can compete. Relax now, for there really are several names of books of the Bible in this paragraph.”

I will be away for a few days, so there will be no new posts until I return. At that time, I will give the answer to the puzzle. In the mean time, let me know how many books of the Bible you found in the paragraph above. Send me an email at claude@claudemariottini.com and let me know how many books of the Bible you found; also, give the names of the books listed above.

There will be no reward for a job well done. If you are the first person to send me the correct answer, I will commend you for a job well done and for your keen sense of observation.

The answer will be posted after I return.

Have fun.

Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary