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	• The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible A. J. Jacobs Simon & Schuster, 2007 - 400 pages average customer review:based on 405 reviews view larger image
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They don't get it

I've been reading the reviews of this book--especially the one-star reviews. Just curious how anyone could not like this book. I think those who don't get this book don't understand the premise. The premise is not that he's going to keep all the laws of the Bible and teach us the "deep dark secrets of religion." But rather the premise is how impossible, and even presumptious, to think that anyone can. Jacobs keeps an open mind (not sachryinne,(sp))and proves that legalism at worst is impossible, at best, exhausting. He adroitly lays the foundation for grace and mercy. That's where I'd like to live.
Plus the guy is hysterically funny. A.J., if you're reading this (may grace and mercy cover your pride), keep on going. I'll buy the next one too. Blessings.

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Funny, thought-provoking book

My cousin, who is my favorite book-recommender, not only urged me to read this memoir, but actually bought it for me. I had a wrong notion that it was a Bible-reading devotional at first, but once I actually read the first pages, I found out it was a memoir of one secular man's year long attempt to live Biblically. My cousin and I were raised in a very legalistic religion, where obeying the letter of the law was hugely desired. I thought we'd been hit with every single commandment, and was frankly amazed at all the other non-cultural Biblical laws we somehow missed. The tone of the book is even-handed, non-judgemental and wryly sweet, with occasional flashes of outright hilarity. Kind of a Jewish Bill Bryson, talking religion. I was relieved that the snake-handlers weren't made objects of derision, but treated with dignity. Though Mr. Jacobs apparently didn't intend such a thing, I came away from the book oddly at peace with my own beliefs. Recommended reading.

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Absolutely Brilliant

I was recommended this product by a Pastor friend of mine. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading AJ's experiences. They are both amazing and hilarious. Though you should be careful if you compliment him too greatly. He'll accuse you of making him commit the sin of pride :-)
Pastor Jason Frazier

Laughing Biblically

I had to go back and read this book again. It is a very, very good book. The author is hilarious and he seems like a person anyone could comfortably sit down with and enjoy a cup a coffee. From this book, the things I enjoyed most were the various insights and traditions of many world religions that originate from the bible. While I am devout in my own beliefs, I have always enjoyed learning about other's beliefs and traditions, and I have a great respect for people who truly live their religion. This book allowed me to learn and appreciate more about others. I hope the author and his family enjoy the wonderful zoo of life (I have three children too), and I hope he realizes how much he did for his neighbor.

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