Books of the Bible Quiz
Can you identify all 66 books of the Bible? Test your knowledge of the Old and New Testaments with twenty questions about the books that make up Scripture.
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About This Quiz
The Bible contains 66 books divided into two major sections: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. They range from the sweeping history of Genesis to the apocalyptic visions of Revelation, from the practical wisdom of Proverbs to the deeply personal letters of Paul to the churches he planted across the Roman Empire.
Some books are instantly recognizable. Others fly under the radar even for lifelong churchgoers. This quiz tests whether you can identify biblical books by their content, their authors, and their place in the larger story of Scripture.
How This Quiz Works
Twenty multiple-choice questions, each with four options and one correct answer. Questions cover both testaments and range from the well-known books to the ones most people have to flip around to find. After each answer you will see whether you got it right, along with a brief explanation.
Who This Quiz Is For
Sunday school teachers, youth group leaders, seminary students, homeschool families, Bible study participants, and anyone who wants to test how well they know the library within the Library.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Protestant canon of 66 books: 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament. The deuterocanonical books recognized by Catholic and Orthodox traditions are not included in the question set.
A few questions ask about book order or grouping, but most focus on identifying books by their content, author, or key stories.
It starts with well-known books and works toward the more obscure ones. If you can name the four Gospels and the first book of the Bible, you will get the early questions right. The later questions will test even experienced readers.