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 What’s in it? A bunch of rules on how to have a totally drab life? Boring saints doing twee things? No! Ripping tales of the mistakes and adventures of real people, the dirty linen of royals and commoners, rich and poor, ugly and beautiful, musicians, prostitutes, slaves, hired killers, great leaders. Some stories are tragic (rape, mass-murder, divorce, betrayal, family breakdown), some are hilarious, but they all make you think. (There are also books of law, song words, imaginative visions and witty sayings…) The Guinness Book of World Records admits the Bible is the only book that out-sells it every year. Classic? It’s been the bestseller since 1454, when it was the first book ever printed. |
 But don’t take our word for it. And don’t be put off by people who’ve never really read it except to knock. See for yourself. The real proof is when you find it speaking to you about your life. You might want to say something like, ‘God - if you’re up there and if this is your word to me - then please make it make sense.’ Then try the following for starters. (Make sure that thou readest them in a modern version of the Bible!)
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