1001 Surprising Things You Should Know About the Bible
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1001 Surprising Things You Should Know About the Bible by Jerry Macgregor
According to this fascinating new collection by Jerry MacGregor and Marie Prys, the Bible is not only the world's best-selling book-it's also the world's most shoplifted book! Nine out of ten Americans own a Bible, and worldwide sales are uncountable. Yet, for its astonishing sales, how much do most people know about the history and contents of the Bible? "1001 Surprising Things You Should Know About the Bible" illuminates the many characters, events, and exciting facts about this profoundly influential book. The information is unique, unfamiliar, true, and, best of all, fun!Readers will uncover intriguing tidbits about such things as: how the Bible came to be, the Apocrypha, famous quotes about the Bible, New Testament writings, miracles of amazing proportions, festivals and holidays, angels in the Bible, and music in the Bible. With explanations brief enough even for busy readers, this resource is for everyone who enjoys history, theology, and interesting facts about the faith. "1001 Surprising Things You Should Know About the Bible" will also come in handy for pastors looking for interesting illustration material.
Jerry MacGregor (Ph.D., University of Oregon) is a literary agent for Alive Communications and the author of several books. A former pastor and seminary professor, he lives in Colorado with his family. Marie Prys is a graduate of Dordt College, a freelance writer and editor, and a history buff. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest. MacGregor and Prys are the coauthors of 1001 Surprising Things You Should Know about Christianity.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780801064241 |
| ISBN 10 | 0801064244 |
| Title | 1001 Surprising Things You Should Know About the Bible |
| Author | Jerry Macgregor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Baker Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2002-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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