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The Year of Living Biblically

2007400 pagesSimon & Schuster

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A. J. Jacobs, a self-proclaimed skeptic, decides to live his life according to the Bible for a full year. He attempts to follow its every command, from the Old Testament to the New, leading to a series of humorous and challenging experiences. This journey takes him from his New York City apartment to the holy lands, forcing him to confront his own beliefs and the practicalities of ancient laws in the modern world.

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A. J. Jacobs is a nonfiction writer known for his immersive lifestyle experiments. He is the author of The Year of Living Biblically, where he spent a year following every rule in the Bible. His books often explore history, religion, and health through personal trial and humor.

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