In memory of the very popular list on factlets people get wrong i have put this one together inspired by the same excellent source. Surprising facts you never knew about the bible readers digest. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The vast amount of information in this book reveals more about the old and the new testaments than is commonly known, on such diverse subjects as law, crime, love, folktales, superstitions, customs, and cultures. Home christian history interesting questions and answers about the bible. Swearing on the bible, is against the bible source 17.
Here are 11 uncommonly known facts about the bible. One of the weird and interesting facts about the bible is that it is the bestselling, yet the most shoplifted book in the whole world. These are some interesting bible facts to take note of. The book of james is the bossiest book of the bible. Theres never been much contention about the authorship of acts.
Therefore to this day, says the bible, the israelites do not eat the tendon attached to the socket of the hip, because the socket of jacobs hip was touched near the tendon. All articles together with tools, activities, aids and materials and are designed to be used by an individual or a christian bible study group. For example, i dont think an early profit used mindaltering substances to have his encounters with god, but i do find it interesting that during that time frame, this was a very. The books of the bible originally had no chapters or verses. The bible prophesied about people turning from gods word in the end times. Here are 11 surprising facts about the bible that will serve you well at your next cocktail party. Its an anthology of tims lectures, sermons, and classroom teachings, collected over the last 10 years. May 31, 2014 stocksnapper via shutterstock 11 kinds of bible verses christians love to ignore the good book contains passages about rape, murder and slavery that evangelicals conveniently refuse to acknowledge. This book isnt as heavy on factstrivia as the cover leads you to believe, but is still a fun readalong for studying the bible. The king james bible contains 788,258 words, 31,102 verses, 1,189 chapters, and 66 books. Interestingly, the first 39 chapters contain much about the law. Left with all of the plain old regular cattle, jacob decided to gather together some sticks and painted stripes on the plain cattle. The author is the prophet isaiah, who wrote the book around 700 b.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Here are 11 interesting facts about it that all people should know. Check this list of interesting and littleknown bible historical facts and trivia. Jan 25, 2018 here are 12 really weird facts about the bible. Below is a list of the top 10 bizarre facts about the bible and christianity. The bible has impacted present day culture more than any book ever known to man. There are many times when you may think about a fact as strange just because it is understood differently. Others hold that the pentateuch the first five books of the bible are the oldest books in the bible, written between 1446 and 1406 b. Strange bible facts a free christian bible study resource we hope that this strange bible facts article will provide useful information and ideas for those following a bible study plan. The bible is the most shoplifted book in the world. List of 15 interesting facts about the book of enoch. The 66 books of the bible are divided into 1,189 chapters consisting of 31,173 verses. But there are a lot of interesting facts about the bible that you still might not know, even with an intense biblereading regimen like that.
The bible has impacted presentday culture more than any book ever known to man. Getting to know some interesting facts about the bible is a good way to start off with bible reading. Among the crazy bible stories, this one seems too strange to be true but it is mentioned in chapters shown above. It is an apocryphal book in the ethiopic bible which is typically dated between the 3rd century bc and the 1st century ad. While the bible is 1 book, it contain 66 smaller books. Interestingly, the first 39 chapters contain much about the law, and the last 27 books contain much about grace.
Apr 14, 2017 the most interesting facts about easter the truth about chocolate bunnies, the legality of the easter egg roll, and more. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Its no secret that ezekiel is perhaps the weirdest book in the bible. Theres a lot of really interesting stuff to learn about the bible beyond its core message. Interesting facts about acts barnes bible charts author. This could be to show the purpose that god works in the world, even when he is not acknowledged. This article concentrates on interesting bible facts. It records jeremiahs prophesy during the last days of the kingdom of judah where he calls out to the people to turn their. Just like the bible has 66 books in it, the book of isaiah has 66 chapters. It is the first book printed america and was the puritans attempt to make their translation of the old testament book. Brought to you bystudying the bible is a lifelong pursuit. Interesting questions and answers about the bible by lyn leahz on june 17, 2012 1.
Theyve been brought together to help you take a deeper dive into the. The bible is more than an ancient religious book as some people think. Its pretty fun to see how a single book can influence literature. Feb 23, 2014 4 amazing facts of king james bible that you might never know. Exploring my strange bible is tim mackies personal podcast, produced by the bible project. Almost unknown bible facts if you read the bible from covertocover there are certain items which simply reach out and grab your attention. The longest chapter in the bible is psalm 119, and the shortest is psalm 117. Read on to discover 7 things about daniel we think youll find fascinating. The holy bible is the most important book in christianity and it tells us all about life such as how to deal with problems in everyday living, true faith, motivation, love, depression, and. Remarkable bible facts by h mobile king james bible 2. This book of the bible is of definite importance to how god works. The bible contains 66 books 39 books in the old testament and 27 books in the new testament. Queer customs from many eras law, crime, and punishment how it started sex, love, and marriage unsolved riddles life in bible lands war and conquest the book of books and the fine arts literature and letters enthusiasm unlimited handwritten production of holy writ trials and triumphs of. The book of jeremiah is one of the longest books in the old testament.
Laban took all of the spotted and striped cattle from jacob. Surprising facts you never knew about the bible readers. The book of acts is an adventure thrill ride from start to finish, but we tend to skip over a lot of the incredibly compelling details. Yet the average person still has much to learn about the book of revelation. Donkey kong got his name because his creator believed donkey meant stupid in english and wanted to convey the impression that the character was a stupid ape. It is a narrative story as well as a collection of oracles, prophecies, and even a parable. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one.
Here are seven amazing or unusual facts about the bible that you may or may not have known about. Fast facts about the bible the old testament facts. We are committed to providing the bible in accurate, contemporary translations and formats so that more people around the world will have the opportunity to be transformed by jesus christ. This list also features a competition, so be sure to check out the. Homebooks of the bible interesting facts about jeremiah. A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top. These are not necessarily earth shattering items, but they can be used to reveal whether or not someone who claims to have read the bible, actually has.
Ezekiel himself was among 10,000 jewish captives taken to babylon by nebuchadnezzar. Whether you know your scriptures chapter and verse or you rarely take a peek at the good book, weve got interesting bible facts for you. The first translation of the english bible was initiated by john wycliffe and completed by john purvey in 88. Im keeping a running list of really interesting facts that ive learned about the bible feel free to comment with some that you think should make the list. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books in the old testament. It was written by the prophet jeremiah between 630 and 580 bc.
Interesting questions and answers about the bible lyn leahz. The books of the old testament were written before the birth of jesus christ and the new testament. Jun 17, 2012 the bible is more than an ancient religious book as some people think. Did you know that about 50 bibles are sold every minute. Theyve been brought together to help you take a deeper dive into the scriptures and the language and history of the bible. It brings up points that you may not think of if you are just reading the scriptures directly, and makes some confusing parts such as battles easier to understand with the drawings and timelines. However, it is so strange that this book does not mention god by name.
Looking for some quick facts about the bible itself. With a total of 66 books and thousands of years of history, people know most about the bible and christianity. All articles together with tools, activities, aids and materials and are designed to be. Oct 02, 2018 biblica, the international bible society, is a worldwide ministry that has been helping people read and understand gods word for over 200 years. The vatican city is the country that drinks the most wine per capita at. The bible is clearly a message from god, jehovah, yhwh. Strange facts about bible by webb garrison hardcover mint condition. But there are a lot of interesting facts about the bible that you still might not know, even with an intense bible reading regimen like that. However, along the lines of history, some facts get obscured or buried, yet still remain interesting. Many scholars agree that job is the oldest book in the bible, written by an unknown israelite about 1500 b.
Books of the bible interesting facts about jeremiah. Ill be docking more facts here as i keep studying and writing about the. King david from the bible offered 200 foreskins for his wifes hand in marriage. I love religious lists especially those involving facts or debunkings. Bible facts miscellaneous facts the bible contains 1189 chapters. The best selling and most read book in the world is still the bible gideons international might have helped make this happen. Interesting facts about zechariah barnes bible charts meaning. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. If you make a list of words in each book of the bible and then a list of commands in the same book, the book with the highest concentration of words is the book of james. Jesus had four brothers and several unnamed sisters mentioned in the gospels and other sources and the church has attempted to discredit this theory ever since the bible existed source 18. This can be used as a fun quiz for kids, adults, etc. Lets take a look at some of the most intriguing things in acts and develop a new appreciation for this fascinating book. So, if youve got 10 minutes to spare, why not check out these 100 strange but true facts that will shock you. That said, there are not many people who dont recognize the bible, but many may not know the surprising facts wrapped around the most famous book of alltime.
The bible, in whole or in part, is now available in more than 1100. Freaky facts and strange stories by varla ventura isbn. This book isnt as heavy on facts trivia as the cover leads you to believe, but is still a fun readalong for studying the bible. I take the position of the king james bible as being gods word, inspired and preserved. As i am finishing up my second lectionary preaching book, tentatively titled the world is crucifixion and under contract, for the first time in my preaching ministry i am going completely offlectionary for a series on the strangest or weirdest stories in the bible, beginning the last sunday in christmastide to the final sunday of epiphany, which is traditionally transfiguration sunday. Interesting facts about ezekiel barnes bible charts meaning. The old testament has 929 chapters and the new testament has 260 chapters. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Interesting and unusual facts about the bible by robert gunn. In this video i will be giving you 10 amazing facts about the bible that will blow your mind. It brings up points that you may not think of if you are just reading the scriptures directly, and makes some confusing parts such as battles easier to. Remember that each word written in this book of life is absolutely true.
In the bible, adam is not banished from eden for eating the fruit of knowledge. You may also have heard about daniels friends, shadrach, meshack, and abednego, who faced a similar, ahem, degree of persecution. The banned book parthenon consisted of 100,000 copies of 170 titles. The most interesting facts about easter the truth about chocolate bunnies, the legality of the easter egg roll, and more. Be sure to add your own factlets to the comments and when you are done, check out the top 10 misconceptions about the bible. If you are interested in the context and time certain things in the bible were written, you would enjoy this book. Stocksnapper via shutterstock 11 kinds of bible verses christians love to ignore the good book contains passages about rape, murder and slavery that evangelicals conveniently refuse to. An interesting collection of littleknown bible facts. With its strange visions and explicit sexual language, some rabbis instructed that the book shouldnt be read by any torah student under the age of 30.