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1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Bible, But Never Thought to Ask

J. Stephen Lang

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1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Bible, But Never Thought to Ask

Intriguing Bible insights: historical and cultural impact.

This book is like a treasure trove for the intellectually curious, those with an interest in the nuances of cultural history as it intertwines with the Bible. It peels back layers of everyday phrases and historical moments, attributing them to biblical origins. If you're looking to deepen your knowledge about one of the world's most influential texts and enjoy the satisfaction of those "Aha!" moments when pieces of trivia click into place, this read might just be what you're looking for.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780785267928
Author: J. Stephen Lang
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Date of Publication: 2000-07-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Religion
Related Topics: Theology, History, Christian, Christianity
Goodreads rating: 3.37
(rated by 68 readers)

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With 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Bible but Never Thought to Ask discover how the Bible has impacted language, U.S. history, worship, music, art, literature, movies, and theater; how the Bible was passed down to us; plus every key person, place, event, and idea in the Bible. Best-selling Bible trivia author J. Stephen Lang's intriguing tidbits will leave you yearning to know more about the world's most fascinating book. Whether you are a seasoned Bible student or just getting started, you will enjoy reading 1,001 Things You Always Wanted to Know About the Bible but Never Thought to Ask.
 

Intriguing Bible insights: historical and cultural impact.

This book is like a treasure trove for the intellectually curious, those with an interest in the nuances of cultural history as it intertwines with the Bible. It peels back layers of everyday phrases and historical moments, attributing them to biblical origins. If you're looking to deepen your knowledge about one of the world's most influential texts and enjoy the satisfaction of those "Aha!" moments when pieces of trivia click into place, this read might just be what you're looking for.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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