- Ethiopia was one of the first countries to adopt Christianity as a state religion, influenced by these teachings as early as the 4th century.
- The tree of life appears not only in Genesis but also in the final book of Revelation.
- Scientific foreknowledge in Isaiah 40:22 describes the earth as circular, centuries before modern science confirmed it.
- Numerology plays a significant role, with numbers such as 7, 12, and 40 frequently symbolizing completeness, perfection, and testing, respectively.
- Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones is one of the earliest and most vivid examples of apocalyptic literature in the texts.
- The phrase “By the skin of my teeth” comes from Job 19:20, describing a narrow escape from disaster.
- Lamentations is traditionally believed to be an eyewitness account of Jerusalem’s destruction by the Babylonians.
- Jesus’ sayings from the cross are compiled from different accounts, with no single gospel listing all seven utterances.
- The concept of Lucifer as a fallen angel is largely derived from a misinterpretation of Isaiah 14:12, originally referring to a Babylonian king.
- The structure of Psalms is often compared to a five-book Pentateuch of prayers and songs.
- Judas Iscariot’s death is recounted in two different ways in the New Testament, showcasing variations in scriptural accounts.
- The book of Esther uniquely does not mention God at all, focusing on human agency and politics.
- The Good Samaritan parable, which is a staple in teaching Christian charity, challenges racial and national prejudices.
- In terms of manuscript evidence, this compilation is the most authenticated work of ancient literature.
- The Sea of Galilee, where Jesus performed many miracles, is actually a freshwater lake.
