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In The Year of Living Biblically, AJ

In The Year of Living Biblically, AJ Jacobs followed all the rules in the Bible as literally as he could.

The book that came out of the year has several layers.

- An exploration of some of the Bible's startlingly relevant rules. I tried not to covet, gossip, or lie for a year. I'm a journalist in New York. This was not easy.

- An investigation of the rules that baffle the 21st century brain. How to justify the laws about stoning homosexuals? Or smashing idols? Or sacrificing oxen? And how do you follow those in modern-day Manhattan?

Jacobs was recently interviewed by Jewish culture magazine Jewcy about the book and will be talking about his experience tomorrow at the 92nd St. Y.

By Jason Kottke  •  Mar 31, 2008  •  ajjacobs   books   religion   theyearoflivingbiblically

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