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The Year of Living Biblically
One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
Book • 2007
In this book, A.J.
Jacobs embarks on a year-long experiment to live according to the Bible's rules as literally as possible.
Raised in a secular Jewish family, Jacobs delves into the world of religion to understand its relevance in modern life.
He follows over 700 biblical rules, from the well-known Ten Commandments to the lesser-known laws such as avoiding clothes made of mixed fibers and stoning adulterers.
The book is a humorous and profound account of his journey, where he interacts with various religious groups, including Amish, Hassidic Jews, and evangelical Christians.
Jacobs' experiment leads to surprising insights and personal growth, challenging his initial skepticism about religion and highlighting the complexities of biblical literalism.
Jacobs embarks on a year-long experiment to live according to the Bible's rules as literally as possible.
Raised in a secular Jewish family, Jacobs delves into the world of religion to understand its relevance in modern life.
He follows over 700 biblical rules, from the well-known Ten Commandments to the lesser-known laws such as avoiding clothes made of mixed fibers and stoning adulterers.
The book is a humorous and profound account of his journey, where he interacts with various religious groups, including Amish, Hassidic Jews, and evangelical Christians.
Jacobs' experiment leads to surprising insights and personal growth, challenging his initial skepticism about religion and highlighting the complexities of biblical literalism.
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as one of his books.


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as one of his books about metaphorical puzzles.


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as a book by A.J. Jacobs that was adapted into a TV show.


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as books written by A.J. Jacobs, covering various self-experiments.


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when discussing radical honesty.


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as a previous book he wrote.


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Living with the Constitution (with A.J. Jacobs)
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as an author whose books are discussed in the podcast "Between Imaginary Worlds."

Eric Molinsky

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Blueprints for Utopias
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as one of the books he wrote, detailing his experience of living according to the rules of the Old Testament for a year.


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994: A.J. Jacobs | The Year of Living Constitutionally
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when discussing his experiment of following the Bible literally for a year.


Ryan Holiday

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as a book he wrote about his experience following the Bible literally for a year.

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Mentioned by A.J. Jacobs in the context of his experiment of living biblically for a year.

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as one of A.J. Jacob's New York Times bestsellers.


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Mentioned by Dr. Joel Kahn in relation to the concept of "chewism" and mindful eating.

Ep. 289: Joel Kahn, MD - Test, Don't Guess When It Comes to Your Heart Health
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as an example of an author who lives his writing, creating bestselling books through immersive experiences.

James Altucher

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