This paper analyzes and interprets Biblical motives in two novels by Anica and Maja Gjerek. The first part of the paper deals with the children's novel “The White Chimney Sweep“ (1999.) Particular focus is put on the Christ-like figure of the White Chimney Sweep and his relationship with the main character, the little girl, who also acts as the novel's narrator. Also emphasized is the symbolism present in the motifs pertaining to the White Chimney Sweep, whose symbolic path is analyzed here. The second part of the paper contains the analysis of the adult novel “The Heart of the Sphynx“ (1992.), in which a mysterious Christ-like figure also appears. Special attention is given to the way Biblical elements and elements of detective fiction blend in an angelic search. Symbolical poetic inserts present in the text are also analyzed. The paper emphasizes the connection between the selected novels by Anica and Maja Gjerek. Motifs, quotes, allusions and associations to the New Testament abound in the novels, though motifs from the Old Testament are also present. The Biblical motifs are incorporated into the contemporary world and attention is drawn to their symbolic nature. Besides those of Biblical origin, elements of fairy tales, myths and West European art can be found in the novels, which shows the long-lasting nature of Biblical