Shocked by the Bible: The Most Astonishing Facts You've Never Been Told (Autographed) (Hardcover)
By Joe Kovacs
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What do you think the Bible says is your ultimate destiny? And what will you be doing for all eternity? Is it merely floating around on clouds, playing songs on harps forevermore? The true answers may absolutely floor you.
"When people actually crack open the pages of their own Bible and see the words on its pages, the ultimate destiny for believers is far more glorious than what most people have been told for centuries," says Joe Kovacs, author of the No. 1 best-seller, "Shocked by the Bible: The Most Astonishing Facts You've Never Been Told."
Many Christians already understand that part of their reward is eternal life, and yes, Scripture indeed confirms that numerous times. But the Bible goes far beyond just saying believers will be alive forever.
The specifics are revealed in "Shocked by the Bible," a timeless must-read for those looking for the absolute truth of the Bible. Not only does it clearly explain the ultimate destiny for mankind, the book is a giant news report that informs people on what is actually in the Bible, and what is not.
With that in mind, how well do you really know your own Bible? For instance, guess how many doves were aboard Noah's Ark. The answer is not two.
And guess on which day the Bible says Jesus died. Believe it or not, the Good Book doesn't mention Friday, and even more surprisingly, while the Bible says Jesus rose from the grave, it does not say it occurred Sunday morning. Remember, Jesus' followers found an empty tomb then.
But don't feel bad if you've always assumed otherwise. Like countless millions of people, you've just been misinformed, misled or even (dare we say) lied to about what the Bible actually says.
In his stunning investigation, news veteran Joe Kovacs goes on a mission to help both Christians and non-Christians alike find out the amazing truth.
"Shocked by the Bible" is an educational juggernaut that relies solely on the Holy Bible to reveal hundreds of Scriptural facts that many people of all persuasions simply don't know. The book instantly skyrocketed to the No. 1 position in three Bible-related categories on Amazon.com, and demand from Christians worldwide has led to its translation into Russian and Korean.
"I'm among the biggest fans of the Bible of all time," says Kovacs. "My goal is to educate people about the solid truth of Scripture and to stop the spread of erroneous information. I want people to crack open their Bibles and see with their own eyes what's actually printed on the pages, and what's not. It's shocking!"
According to Scripture, you won't find "Three Wise Men" mentioned anywhere in the story of Jesus' birth. For that matter, no wise men are said to have shown up at the manger in Bethlehem. The truth straight from your own Bible is that an unspecified number of wise men first met Jesus as a "young child" in a "house," not a babe in a manger, and it might have been more than a year after He was born. Go ahead, look it up for yourself.
Also according to Scripture, you won't find a single mention of Easter eggs, but you will find God warning His people not to have anything to do with a pagan fertility goddess, whose name is synonymous with "Easter."
"Yes, I'm a Bible-believing worshiper of Jesus Christ," says Kovacs. "But I'm not here to convert anyone. People are free to believe whatever they wish and can come to their own conclusions. I just want to show them the biblical record is often very different from what many assume. Not only will Christians love this book, but I think Jews, Muslims and even agnostics and atheists will get a kick out of it as well."
When the veil of presumption is removed and people see the words that are actually on the Bible's pages, readers will discover:
Jesus said no one has gone to heaven except Himself
Noah's Ark is not said to have rested on "Mount Ararat"
Your personal destiny is far greater and more glorious than floating around on clouds in heaven
"Christmas" is not mentioned in the Bible
The practice of decorating a tree with silver and gold is actually condemned by God
"Easter" has vanished from the Bible
Jesus made appearances on earth in the Old Testament
God sought to kill Moses moments after he told him to lead the Israelites to freedom
God ran lotteries
Jesus did not come to make everyone understand His message
Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were not Jews
Nagging wives are mentioned in Scripture
Women's breasts are celebrated in the Bible
There's a character in the Bible called a "dumb ass"
Underwear didn't disintegrate despite 40 years of heavy use
The worst case of hemorrhoids in history is recorded
Book reviewers agree it's an eye-opening blockbuster:
"If you think you really know the Bible, better think again. Joe Kovacs takes a close look at the greatest story ever told and separates myth from reality. My favorite parts of the book deal with Christmas and Easter. Check out 'Shocked by the Bible.' You may well be shocked."
- Bill O'Reilly, anchor, Fox News Channel
"I'm drawn to this book. It is so well put together. I started reading it and didn't put it down for two days to finish it. ... This guy is incredible."
– Peter Boyles, KHOW radio host, Denver
"Kovacs has done his homework. In 'Shocked by the Bible,' he explodes certain common concepts, brings shocking stories and revelations to light and gives the reader motivation to dig deeper into the very Word of God. A valuable resource for today's jaded but biblically illiterate audience."
- Carolyn R. Scheidies, Author's Choice Reviews
"Since the professing church is unwilling to look intently at the Scriptures, embrace it all in context, [God] is using a believing investigative journalist to apply his gift and experience to be a witness to the Truth of what He said and established in His Word. Joe Kovacs is that man. ... I recommend 'Shocked by The Bible' by Joe Kovacs because of his journalistic approach to the Bible. He is not trying to proselytize anyone to his particular brand of religion. His agenda appears to not go beyond just a journalistic look at Scripture in order to get straight facts into peoples' hands that they might make an informed decision."
– Banner Kidd, Torah Perspective
"Shocked by the Bible is nothing short of genius. From start to finish, Joe Kovacs turns the subject of Scripture into a fun-filled, information treasure that's virtually impossible to put down. The truth of what's really in the Bible will simply stun the world."
- Joseph Farah, editor, WND.com
And Amazon.com is loaded with even more rave reviews from the public, including:
"Joe Kovacs has done an amazing job that very few have done without personal prejudice. I found it to be a book ... without self-promotion or group promotion, and it's only promotion that I found in it is what God's book does teach. I cannot recommend this book highly enough for the simple reason of its PURE HONESTY! Anyone who hasn't yet read it, please do....you'll be so very glad you did. P.S. If you love this book, please share it with others. Not enough people stand firm in proving what God's words do indeed teach."
- Ned Meacham II
"Kovacs hits it out of the park with Shocked by the Bible. It's everything you want in a book. Entertaining, educating, and thought provoking to the point that it sends you back to your Bible for further edification. This book is sure to stir up the minds of Christians young and old, and have you discussing its very content with responses of laughter, disbelief, and of course, 'shock.' Kovacs' smooth writing style, levity, and honesty make this a must read."
- Robert Blount, Skaneateles, N.Y.
"Joe Kovacs takes the facts in the Bible to a whole new level. He has the courage to be forward and 'tell it like it is.' For those who have actually read the book they found out that there are a lot of subjects in the Bible that are never spoken of at church or anywhere. I believe that if God had it written, it was intended to be read and talked about. Nothing is candy-coated. I am excited about the truth and relevance this book provides."
- Kelly A. Liebbe
"A PURELY HONEST sharing about God's word! I have rarely been so thrilled to see such a home-run effort written about the Bible, when so many write with a personal bias that doesn't speak balanced justice about exactly what kind of book the Bible really is. ... I know the Bible is a massive undertaking, and Mr. Kovacs gave us all something to help make grasping it so much simpler for anyone from any background. This IS indeed truly a work inspired by God himself I believe. This book impressed me so much that I bought well over a dozen copies to share with an array of people who've touched my life, more than anything, as a reminder to them that what God says is simple to understand TRUTH."
- Unsui13
"Finally someone who reads their Bible! I purchased this book and it is all that it claims to be. There are many things that people believe about Christianity and many of them are just pure myths. Sadly, a large number of the people who believe those myths are Christians themselves – simply because they do not read their Bibles and have relied on others to understand it for them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone – not just those interested in the Bible for the first time, but those lifelong Christians who have not yet cracked the Bible open to read what's within its pages. You might just learn something about God that is the exact opposite of what you've been told or believed all those years. Go ahead. Give it a try!"
- Woodchk1
"Joe Kovacs writes as a journalist with an eye looking for the truth. He does what we should all do, he opens the book and reads it without letting custom or 'religious' attitude get in the way. I read the book in one sitting and I recommend it with five stars. There is nothing stuffy or religious about this book, just the truth. Believe me, you will want to read chapter four a couple of times to let the truth sink in past tradition. Go ahead get rid of the blinders."
- Dennis Northington, Austin, Tex.
"This book is truly fantastic! I can't stress enough how eye-opening the facts are. The book reveals Scriptures that I never knew were in the Bible. Why haven't we heard these before? It also points out precisely what is NOT included, and how most people wrongly assume what the Bible says. It's like the whole world has been living in some sort of 'Matrix'-style dream world, only hearing certain famous verses over and over. Now I know the rest of the story, and everything I was ever told about the Bible is the opposite of the biblical truth. I'm thrilled and angry at the same time! Thrilled because now I know what the Bible really says, but angry because everyone should have been told these facts before. I'm totally blown away. Someone needs to either fire the pastors around the world, or get them a copy of 'Shocked by the Bible' to educate them."
– Tamatha F. Miller
Product Details
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0849920116
ISBN-13: 978-0849920110
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
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