We all know the story of how Eve was created from Adam's rib. But what if, perhaps, "rib" was a mistranslation and the body part she was really created from was Adam's penis bone? This would explain why human males don't have such a bone, unlike other male mammals. That's only one of many surprising and fun biblical twists readers will encounter in The Uncensored Bible . Here readers will learn that King David swore like a sailor, mandrakes were the biblical equivalent of Viagra ® , Cain was depressed, and Joseph's "coat of many colors" might have actually been a dress (which may explain why his brothers picked on him). Authors Kaltner, McKenzie, and Kilpatrick bring some of the most outrageous speculations about the scriptures to light—all based on legitimate scholarship—revealing a stranger, bawdier side of the Good Book. The Uncensored Bible is a shocking, hilarious, and thought-provoking collection of the most recent, compelling, and racy interpretations of the Bible from the newest voices of Bible scholarship.
Steven L. McKenzie Books
Steven L. McKenzie is a Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament whose scholarship delves into the history of ancient Israel, the literature of the Hebrew Bible, and the intricacies of the Hebrew language. His research interests extend to the Dead Sea Scrolls, methods of biblical interpretation, and archaeology, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of these ancient texts. McKenzie's work illuminates complex biblical narratives and their cultural contexts with a deep appreciation for historical and linguistic nuances. He engages readers in discussions about interpretation and meaning, making ancient scriptures accessible and relevant.
Pozoruhodná publikace přibližuje čtenáři postavu biblického sjednotitele židovských kmenů – krále Davida. Autor se zabývá touto osobností jednak jako symbolem určitých vlastností, ale především pátrá v dobových písemných i archeologických pramenech po Davidovi historickém, čímž vytváří zajímavý obraz doby a prostředí, v nichž židovský král skutečně žil.