New York: Barnes and Noble Books, 2005. hardcover. Book VG+: mild shelf wear to boards and spine else clean, square, tight, unmarked./DJ VG+. 8vo 319pp. #02120.

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The truth behind the biblical stories of the Old Testament. In his startling book, Gary Greenberg exposes the reality behind the greatest story ever told. Learn about the Egyptian myths and ancient folklore that survive in one of history’s most sacred texts, and discover how:-King David’s bodyguard, not David, killed Goliath-Noah’s Ark did not land on Mount Ararat-Samson did not pull down a Philistine temple-There are at least two versions of the Ten Commandments-The walls of Jericho were destroyed 300 years before Joshua arrived there-Sodom and Gomorrah were mythical cities that never existed-The story of Esther had nothing to do with the Jews of Persia-And much, much more101 Myths of the Bible provides a new dimension of biblical studies for believers, historians and anyone who has ever wondered about the facts behind the legends. By looking deeper into history, Greenberg shows that the true story makes the Bible more interesting than ever imagined!

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Bookseller: Matthew's Books LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 2058
Title: 101 Myths of the Bible
Author: Greenberg, Gary
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Book VG+: mild shelf wear to boards and spine else clean, square, tight, unmarked.
Jacket Condition: DJ VG+
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0760769656
ISBN 13: 9780760769652
Publisher: Barnes and Noble Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2005
Keywords: Bible, reference, nonfiction

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