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My Year of Living Biblically

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Religious Studies Courses Personal Growth Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore author A.J. Jacobs' humorous and insightful journey of living according to biblical rules for an entire year in this 18-minute TED Talk. Discover the challenges, revelations, and unexpected lessons learned from following ancient religious texts literally in modern times. Gain a unique perspective on faith, tradition, and the complexities of interpreting religious teachings in contemporary society. Learn how this experiment in extreme biblical living affected Jacobs' daily life, relationships, and worldview, while considering the broader implications of religious adherence and interpretation.

Syllabus

My year of living biblically | A.J. Jacobs


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TED

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