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i have to agree with pretty much everything becky said about this book. even though i had already read becky's review, i was still expecting this to be mostly light-hearted and pointing out amusing inconsistancies and archaic practices in the bible. however like becky said, "in addition to these light hearted examples, what I was most struck by in this book was how sincere AJ Jacobs as well as his religious advisors were." (Burnside, Becky. The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest
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Excellent fun. If you've ever wondered how anyone could ever really follow the Bible, especially in this day and age, this is your book. What I found most interesting where some of the points the book made, particularly in regards to Biblical literalism, evangelism, and general spiritual practice. It doesn't hurt that the writing amuses and the book often delves deep into obscure Biblical traditions, either.
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Very funny and fascinating look at the bizarre contradictions and mysterious rules he tries to follow. I related to his wife who gives him the eye roll repeatedly when it gets ridiculously bizarre.
In between his hilarious asides that prompt barely-suppressed bouts of laughter, inadvertent snorting, and knowing smiles, Jacobs reveals a genuine level of introspection about his quest that's by turns poignant and illuminating. I think that's what I enjoy most about his writing, and good humor writing in general - it's always funnier when it's grounded in a genuine care and concern for the subject.
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I think I actually enjoyed this more than I enjoyed The Know-It-All; there was something more innocent and less pedantic about the way Jacobs moved through his year of following every law laid out in the Bible (though frequently not all of them at once). He's a good writer either way, though, and funny, so I'll definitely keep reading his stuff.
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