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That man lived his life as a pauper when he could have lived in luxury, simply because of his prejudice. He thought he knew what the Bible contained.

The Ultimate Bible Fact and Quiz Book is a new and exciting way to discover the Bible. It can be used in community and church groups, Sunday School classes, family games and devotions, or simply for entertaining reading. What’s unique about this collection of quizzes and facts is its variety. Topics covered included include Jesus Christ, important Bible characters, significant events, geography, music, food, love, war, money, gardening, animals, crime, punishment, miracles, angels, dreams... the list is virtually endless! The quizzes are designed to challenge every age and ability. Some questions may seem easy, such as, ‘In which town was Jesus born?’ or ‘Who was said to be the wisest King in the Bible?’ Others may be a bit more challenging, like, ‘How old was Joash when he began to reign in Judah?’ or ‘What was the name of King David’s third son?’ With over 4,500 facts and questions, this book will be sure to test your knowledge and make learning about the Bible fun.

The Bible is filled with stories: of faithful—and unfaithful—men and women; of great battles, and quiet failures. 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.

What's really important in the Bible? Find out with 150 Need-to-Know Bible Facts, a powerful new survey of scripture truth featuring a devotional flair. In quick, easy-to-read fashion, this little book provides 150 concise truths--like "God Created Everything," "In the Beginning, the World Was Perfect," "Sin Is Destructive," and "We Are Important to God." Each truth is supported by a scripture from the New King James Version of the Bible, and explained by a brief devotional thought. 150 Need-to-Know Bible Facts is useful for both new believers and long-time Christians who want a "refresher course" on the faith.

Shocked by the Bible sets the record straight with well-researched, controversial, myth-breaking assertions about what the Bible really does—and doesn’t—say. And guess on which day the Bible says Jesus died. Believe it or not, the Good Book doesn't mention Friday, and even more surprisingly, while the Bible says Jesus rose from the grave, it does not say it occurred Sunday morning. Remember, Jesus' followers found an empty tomb then. But don't feel bad if you've always assumed otherwise. Like countless millions of people, you've just been misinformed, misled or even (dare we say) lied to about what the Bible actually says. In a stunning investigation, news veteran Joe Kovacs goes on a mission to help both Christians and non-Christians alike find out what the Bible really contains, and what it doesn't. "Shocked by the Bible: The Most Astonishing Facts You've Never Been Told" is an educational juggernaut that relies solely on the Holy Bible to reveal hundreds of Scriptural facts that many people of all persuasions simply don't know. The book instantly skyrocketed to the No. 1 position in three Bible-related categories on Amazon.com. "I'm among the biggest fans of the Bible of all time," says Kovacs. "My goal is to educate people about the solid truth of Scripture and to stop the spread of erroneous information. I want people to crack open their Bibles and see with their own eyes what's actually printed on the pages, and what's not. It's shocking!" According to Scripture, you won't find "Three Wise Men" mentioned anywhere in the story of Jesus' birth. For that matter, none are said to have shown up at the manger in Bethlehem. The truth straight from your own Bible is that an unspecified number of wise men first met Jesus as a "young child" in a "house," not a babe in a manger, and it might have been more than a year after He was born. Go ahead, look it up for yourself. Also, according to Scripture, you won't find a single mention of Easter eggs, but you will find God warning His people not to have anything to do with a pagan fertility goddess, whose name is synonymous with "Easter." "Yes, I'm a Bible-believing Christian," says Kovacs. "But I'm not here to convert anyone. People are free to believe whatever they wish and can come to their own conclusions. I just want to show them the biblical record is often very different from what many assume. Not only will Christians love this book, but I think Jews, Muslims and even agnostics and atheists will get a kick out of it as well."

Here's proof that the Bible is definitely not dull! A totally unique collection of two bestselling collections of fascinating Bible facts, Meredith's Big Book of Bible Lists is stuffed from cover to cover with thought-provoking information not found anywhere else. Beyond giving obvious lists - the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, for example - Meredith's Big Book of Bible Lists stretches out into refreshingly unfamiliar territory. Nearly forty main categories contain hundreds of lists, from "fifty ways to please God" to "the six hairiest men in the Bible," and from "seventeen hugs and kisses" to "murder weapons and devices." Surprising and informative, this easy-to-read, entertaining book is hard to put down. Readers will find it a ready and intriguing source for entertainment, browsing, reference work, topical studies, research, and more.