But the bible is a big book, and theres lot more in there than just those popular stories. The 66 books of the bible are divided into 1,189 chapters consisting of 31,173 verses. Besides being an important religious document, the bible continues to be one of the bestselling books in the world. The old testament has 929 chapters, the new testament 260. The book of ruth is one of only two books of the bible to be named after women the other is esther. While the bible is 1 book, it contain 66 smaller books. According to the guinness book of world records, the bible is the bestselling and most widely distributed book in the entire world. They went to great measures to lower him through a rooftop down to where jesus was. From its popular stay in hotel rooms and home libraries, the bible more than any other book gets swiped from shelves. Those diligent sunday schoolers who did extra reading were likely rewarded with nightmares. The bible is the most shoplifted book in the world. If books of the bible could compete, genesis would win every oscar the. The entire bible divided into chapters and verses first appeared in the geneva bible of 1560. The bible contains 66 books 39 books in the old testament and 27 books in the new testament.
In memory of the very popular list on factlets people get wrong i have put this one together inspired by the same excellent source. Little known bible facts this article contains a free bible study resource on the subject of little known bible facts. It is merely a resource center for factual information on the bible. Biblica, the international bible society, is a worldwide ministry that has been helping people read and understand gods word for over 200 years.
First, they were made from the dust of the ground gen 2. Fun facts about the book of lamentations only one hope. The 12 books of the minor prophets are all one book called the book of the twelve. Going through some interesting facts about the bible is certainly fun. There is a very familiar story in the book of luke of how four men helped an invalid man to jesus. They will look for teachers who will tell them only what. This list also features a competition, so be sure to check out the. Nowadays, traveling almost means a jolly good experience. The bible was written by more than 40 traditional authors. These books span the course of written history, and. These men wrote this scripture as they were given inspiration by god. Bible facts the books of the bible the old testament has 17 historical, 5 poetical, and 17 prophetic books in it. Click on the links to read the kjv bible, and hear stephen johnston via realaudio. The holy bible was written by approximately 40 men after they were inspired by god to do the same.
It is an apocryphal book in the ethiopic bible which is typically dated between the 3rd century bc and the 1st century ad. 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. It is basically a book of law which administers the offering of the sacrifices, the liturgical calendar, the priests duties as well as dietary, social, and sexual practices. Whats the perfect book in the bible for those who are. This book is the sequel to 1 and 2 samuel and begins by tracing solomons rise to kingship after the death of david. 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. The 66 books of the bible were written on 3 continents, in 3 languages, by 40 different people over a period of 1500 years, on the most controversial subjects, by authors whose education and background varied greatly kings, shepherds, scientists, attorneys, a tax collector, an army general, fishermen, priests, and a physician. 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. 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.
The book of 1 kings was likely written between 560 and 540 b. However, there are some facts which you might find a bit. Jabal was the father of those who lived in tents and raised livestock gen 4. Amazing bible facts and statistics compiled from various sites and sources bible facts. Contrary to popular opinion, it was not the protestant reformation that plucked the intertestament books from the bible, they were there in all the early reformation bibles. On the historical side, it contains information about our beginning of time, our origin, and how things were created, but it also covers subjects such as good versus evil, happiness and despair, and encounters with life and death. The book of 1 kings does not specifically name its author. The bible has impacted presentday culture more than any book ever. Interesting facts about nehemiah barnes bible charts meaning. It might even be fun to challenge the kids with a bible verse that they can take home to their parents who can help them discover a fun fact for themselves. Funny bible facts this article contains a free bible study resource on the subject of funny bible facts. With over 1,000 references to the earth in the bible, compared to 490 references to heaven and 530 references to love, the bible carries a powerful message for the earth. An interesting collection of littleknown bible facts.
Nov 12, 20 ive probably read the bible 23 times in college and just out of interest. Almost unknown bible facts if you read the bible from covertocover there are certain items which simply reach out and grab your attention. Surprising facts you never knew about the bible readers. Even though its small, this remarkable book contains many principles with profound impact to our lives today. 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. Below is a list of the top 10 bizarrefacts about the bible and christianity. The book of enoch says that the evil watchers mated with not just women but with animals too and from that came all kinds of creatures. This presentation is not meant to scold you if you did not know these facts, neither is it made to criticize your spiritual relationship with god through the bible if. Otherwise, why didnt eve think it was strange when the serpent.
With a total of 66 books and thousands of years of history, people know most about the bible andchristianity. Today is the largest seller of all books published. From unsolvable codes to thcentury penis doodles in the margins of bibles, history is like an allencompassing high school cliche that never comes to an end. Some of these facts may even seem strange, but the location of these facts will be presented to you as well in order for you to look them up yourself.
The book of lamentations is a collection of sorrowful poems grieving the fall of jerusalem. Jun 17, 2012 home christian history interesting questions and answers about the bible. Containing multiple books and authors, theres a lot of interesting historical aspects in the new testament whether youre religious or not. What are the key verses and how are the books arranged. The word bible is from the greek ta biblia, which means the scrolls. An interesting collection of littleknown bible facts, history, and trivia the bible contains 66 books 39 books in the old testament and 27 books in the new testament. The people of israel were allowed to consume insects like locust, katydids, crickets or grasshoppers as food. Interesting and unusual facts about the bible by robert gunn. Lets be honest, most of us never read the entire bible and mostly skim it. Talmudic tradition says isaiahs persecutors sawed him in two during the reign of manasseh.
It is one thing that the bible mentions some pretty strange creatures that we are pretty sure do not exist any more if they existed at all. The bible can feel like a big book with long words and strange, old stories. Bible facts discover interesting facts about the bible. Watch 5 strange bible facts and more christian video on. We suppose it shouldnt come as a shock the most widely book in the world would also be. The bible was written by over 40 different authors including farmers. Moses authored the book of leviticus from 1445 to 1444 bc. Over 100 million copies of the bible are sold each year. Some of them are strange books that are a bit disturbing. The bible is one of the most universal books around and whether or not you know much about the bible or even believe in. How many books, chapters, verses, and words are in the bible.
Inspiring and encouraging christian videos to grow your faith. The 9 strangest books of all time for readers unafraid of. Be sure to add your own factlets to the comments and when you are done, check out the top 10 misconceptions about the bible. Many of these questions have been addressed in various locations throughout our website.
List of 15 interesting facts about the book of enoch. Books teach us, inform us, amuse us and provoke us. The tradition is that it was written by the prophet jeremiah. I own one of them, the actual 1611 king james, written with old english. The green bible will equip and encourage people to see gods vision for creation and help them engage in the work of healing and sustaining it. Packed with features like 25 facts about music and poetry and 35 facts about ancient rulers, and dozens more on palaces, beauty, gardens, fashion, and other aspects of life during biblical times, 1,000 facts about the bible is an engaging and kidfriendly take on the history, archeological discoveries, and stories of the bible. The stories you dont regularly hear are always the best, and some seem more like a king arthur story or a greek myth than a sunday school. Sep 05, 2014 youve probably heard of adam and eve, noah and the ark, and of course jesus. We hope that you will find some of the following little known bible facts interesting and their are some little known pieces of trivia which may surprise you.
Strange creatures that the bible mentions christian forums. The secret history and redemptive future of fig trees kindle edition by. Interesting facts about daniel biblical facts and comments. Caro, while the verse notations were added in 1551 by robertus stephanus, after the advent of printing. Second, they were given the breath of life by god himself. The bible prophesied about people turning from gods word in the end times. Whether youre a trivia newbie, a seasoned veteran of trivia quizzes, or just someone who enjoys learning something new every day, the big book of random facts is the perfect book for you. Dec, 2016 the 9 strangest books of all time for readers unafraid of taking a risk. The books of the bible originally had no chapters or verses. The bible, in whole or in part, is now available in more than 1100 different languages and dialects.
So whether theres something just a little different about the story, or the book is fullon bizarre, here are 100 wonderful weird books i have read and highly recommend. Howard hendricks of dallas theological seminary often said that when one reads this book, he or she has the uneasy feeling that james had been reading hisher mail. These are some interesting bible facts to take note of. The books of the old testament were written before the birth of jesus christ and the new testament covers the life of christ and beyond. However, along the lines of history, some facts get obscured or buried, yet still remain interesting. I dont read for religious guidance, but because there is some crazy stuff in there. If literary history teaches us one thing, its that people were just as confused and immature in the middle ages as they are now.
The holy bible is a book that has partially or totally been. According to a 2017 study 2017 by the american bible society, women are 20%. Its the most widely read, most fiercely debated, and most often quoted book in history. Their confidence and desire will grow as they learn. Luke was the only gentile to write a book of the bible, and he clearly wrote his gospel with a gentile audience in mind. The bible has impacted presentday culture more than any book ever known to man. It has some interesting as well as strange facts, which makes the reading exciting. Strange facts about the bible by webb garrison goodreads. In the earliest days of english christianity the only know bible was the latin vulgate, made by jerome between a. The book of isaiah has been called the gospel according to isaiah. Weve brought together a collection of amazing facts, funny facts, random facts, and just all around fun facts.
It is the third book of the hebrew bible as well as of the christian bible. Almanac for kids by popular science, everything you ne. The following list is a list of facts about the bible not designed to discuss doctrine, or provide indepth teaching. Interesting questions and answers about the bible by lyn leahz on june 17, 2012 1 q. Find more christian classics for theology and bible study at bible study tools. The paperback of the strange facts about the bible by webb b. May 19, 2017 super strange books youll want to read anyway. Jeremiah, who was also known as the weeping prophet, wrote this book soon after the raid of jerusalem by babylon in 586 b. A bible in the university of gottingen is written on 2,470 palm leaves. The providence of god is abundant throughout the book. This can be used as a fun quiz for kids, adults, etc. Many scholars agree that job is the oldest book in the bible, written by an unknown israelite about 1500 b. The holy bible tells us a lot about how to live in life and overcome any problem we encounter.
What are some interesting facts about the deuterocanonical. Not one time does the name of god appear in the book of esther. Take a trip back in time and learn the history of this knowledgeable historical account. 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. Here are 10 fun bible facts that you can share with your sunday school kids. Almost unknown bible facts online books on religion.
Check this list of interesting and littleknown bible historical facts and trivia. 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. There are things we dont know about the good book inside and outside the pages. Contrary to its name, the new testament was written almost 2,000 years ago. If he were here today with us, and was asked which epistle was the most needed for this time in history, i. Interesting questions and answers about the bible lyn leahz.
Bible interesting and unusual facts about the bible by robert gunn pdf download. Theres also magic fish, giants, and a prophet who was apparently really sensitive about being bald. 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. We hope that you will find some of the following funny bible facts interesting and their are some little known pieces of trivia which may surprise you. The bible, however, gives three basic facts concerning the nature of the first human beings.
The bible is the most shoplifted book in the world we suppose it shouldnt come as a shock the most widely book in the world would also be the most stolen according to true bible facts. One of the most well known bible facts is that its the best selling book of all time some estimate 25 million copies are sold each year in the united states alonebut did you know the good book. Cheating is a very big issue for any people who are in. The old testament was originally indited in the hebrew language, whereas the new testament in greek.
Jun 19, 2016 these are some of the strangest, most mysterious books ever written. The bible is more than an ancient religious book as some people think. I love religious lists especially those involving facts or debunkings. I like some of the facts that it introduces that you miss if you just read the bible, but the. Bible need to know is recurring feature that looks at the st.
When you think about it, reading is a bizarre activity. People in the old testament wore a sackcloth to show others about their mourning. Read divers and strange doctrines of knots untied from author john charles ryle. But at its core, revelation is a book of hope thats extremely relevant to our lives today because it lays out in detail what the future holds. Popular weird history books showing 150 of 240 gods, wasps and stranglers. Explore the bible 5 essential lessons you need to know from the book of ruth. Interesting facts about habakkuk biblical facts and. Apr 11, 2016 seriously, though, i love strange books. Strange bible facts this article contains a free bible study resource on the subject of strange bible facts.
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