Name: My year of living biblically
Uploaded: 2008-07-17T01:00:00Z
Duration: 17 min 18 s
Description: Author, philosopher, prankster and journalist A.J. Jacobs talks about the year he spent living biblically -- following the rules in the Bible as literally as possible.

Author, philosopher, prankster and journalist A.J. Jacobs talks about the year he spent living biblically -- following the rules in the Bible as literally as possible.

My year of living biblically

Attempting to obey over 700 biblical rules, from growing an unruly beard to tossing pebbles at an admitted adulterer, reveals both the absurdities and wisdom found in ancient texts. Striving to follow every commandment, even the obscure and impractical, sparks deep questions about interpretation, ritual, and meaning. The experiment shows that behavior can shape belief, gratitude can change perspective, and even irrational rituals may serve a purpose. True wisdom lies in choosing principles of compassion rather than clinging blindly to literalism.