- 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.
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You only have 13 facts, where are the other 37 facts?
I always tell the peoples , after talking , I tell them Have a blessed day.
I’ve been wrestling in my mind about being cremated or buried in a coffin. I can’t find anything in the Bible or any place else of what is the right thing to do. This really weighs on me…thanks
Tell me please, Did the FLOOD EXIST? DID IT EXIST? WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT COLOR? IT WAS A FLOOD OF RIVERS TIGRIS AND EUFRATES, NOT AROUND OF THE WORLD???
RMEMBER ADAN AND EVA? CAIN KILL HIS BROTHER, LATER HE WENT TO LAND OF MOAB?????
WHY? WAS ONLY 3 PEOPLE—WHY MOAB???
Your questions were too easy!
The Bible is an excellent scripture to begin your spiritual journey. However, The Bhagavad-gita, as it is; is for more information about spirituality. Comparing the two is like comparing High School with College. God is generally mentioned in the Bible in the second and third person; in Bhagavad-gita, God is directly talking to all of Humanity in the first sense. It should also be mentioned that there are 2 ideas of God in the Bible: El Shaddai in the New Testament is a God of Peace and Love, according to Jesus; HIs Law is called the Commandments. Jehovah in the Old Testament is a god of hatred and war. His law is called The Statutes or The Judgements or The Laws of Moses; they contradict the Commandments. Jesus called Jehovah, the god of the Pharisees to be the devil incarnate: John 8.44. Jesus also declared that anyone who observes the Law of Moses will not go back to Godhead. Mathew 5.20.
This is interesting to read. I will want to come back and read more. Love the word of God and meanings into the Greek truth of the definition.
Why are there only 13 facts. of the Bible when it’s days there are 50? Am I missing something?
Looking forward to reading some his books
I’m looking forward to reading his books
I enjoyed the reading. Thank you.
Faith, not facts. Interesting set of stories however. Show them to Mr Trump. He could use some faith in his doings.
I wish there was a PDF printable version of these
Fascinating info about the Bible, some things I knew and some I didn t know. Good to know the history of the Bible and its original beginnings. Will continue to read as I move along each day especially the Book of Revelations. We are beginning to be in a very turbulant world and we need to know how to deal with it properly.