Most Popular Biblical Allusions in Literature
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1.
Jesus Christ
171 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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David and Goliath
135 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
idk
Added 8 years ago by guest, 1 point
3.
Cain and Abel
"Am I my brother's keeper" will continue to be explored by literature for as long as literature exists.
98 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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The Prodigal Son
Countless stories have borrowed the theme of the rebellious son who returns to his family's favor.
91 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Jonah and the Whale
83 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Moses
61 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Armageddon
What could make for a better novel, story, film than the impending destruction of the world?
44 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
8.
The Three Wise Men
43 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
this is good......
Added 13 years ago by guest, 1 point
9.
Noah and the Ark
43 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Job
Poor Job. How many trials can even the most devoted take before they lose faith? Most literary characters don't suffer like Job, but responding to adversity is a common theme.
42 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Lazarus
41 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Sodom and Gomorrah
36 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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King Solomon
34 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Daniel and the Lion's Den
31 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Mother Mary
30 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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Abraham and Issac
25 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
awesome
Added 9 years ago by guest, 0 points
17.
Judas Iscariot
Betrayal or fulfillment of prophecy? Judas as tortured accuser has been explored countless times by literary minds.
24 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill - 1 comment
Comments:
He was an ass!
Added 13 years ago by guest, -7 points
18.
Joseph's Coat
21 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
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Gabriel
19 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
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The Good Samaritan
16 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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The 4 Horseman of the Apocalypse
It's the most popular even among non religious people
14 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
22.
Judgement Day
13 points - added 13 years ago by guest -
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The City on a Hill
13 points - added 15 years ago by BradHemphill -
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lilies of the field
8 points - added 14 years ago by guest -
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