by Jeffrey Kranz | Jan 17, 2016 | Bible Books, Bible facts
The 5 shortest books of the Bible, in order Spoiler alert: the shortest book of the Bible is 3 John, just about 200 words long in its original Greek language. The Bible is a pretty long book, and that might give the impression that every book of the Bible is long,...
by Jeffrey Kranz | Jul 15, 2015 | Bible facts
English Bible translations get updated from time to time, and that means the Bible, as we read it, can change. And these aren’t just updates that change “thee” and “thou” to “you.” These can be rather substantial: Words get... by Adrien Converse | Jan 14, 2015 | Bible facts
The Bible is full of weird facts. Some are confusing, others hilarious. As I was reading the account of Solomon building the temple designed by his father, David (1 Ki 4–9), I did a double-take. An odd sentence caused me to jolt to a stop and read again. Now this is...
by Jeffrey Kranz | Nov 5, 2014 | Bible facts
Of all the authors in the Bible, who’s responsible for contributing the most content? Some of your favorite characters (like Moses and Paul) top the chart, but a few characters you may not know so well also made some sizable contributions. This infographic...
by Jeffrey Kranz | Oct 13, 2014 | Bible facts
It’s the second-most doctrine-heavy letter in the New Testament. It’s the case for Jesus’ supremacy, and a long list of reasons to cling to him. So how should we study this masterpiece? This guide gives you a high-level view of Hebrews and practical... by Jeffrey Kranz | Aug 2, 2014 | Bible facts
Creative Bible geeks Tim Mackie and Jonathan Collins are making brilliant videos to summarize every book of the Bible. It’s a huge undertaking, and they’re doing a stellar job. They just finished their two-part overview of Genesis, which you can watch...