The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible in Atheists and Skeptics

Jan 18, 2009 Luke rated it liked it

I'm not crazy about A.J. Jacobs, but for some reason I can't put his books down (AJ, if you're reading this send me a message and I'll clarify). They're slightly amusing and every 3rd page he either nails a metaphor or uses a word that is just barely off of my radar. Overall I think Know-it-all was a bit more suited to my tastes, but coincidentally I've been reading a lot of atheist manifestos and this was a nice breather. A.J. Jacobs is a very secular jew who's spent most of his life in NYC. He ...more

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Aug 30, 2008 Brian rated it liked it

In the book, the author procedes to try and live the directions and commandments of the Bible, taking them as literally as possible, for a year. During that year, he interviews a wide range of people, from a former cult leader (his uncle) to an atheist, to the Creationist Museum.

Well, it was definitely an entertaining read. However, it was kind of the milquetoast kind. It didn't really inspire feelings in any direction. He didn't embrace religion and he didn't reject it. It seemed as if he were ...more

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Mar 30, 2011 Stina rated it liked it

Shelves: 2011

Though I appreciated what the author was trying to do, he came off as a smug prick and his attitude kind of ruined the book for me.

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Nov 02, 2008 Daniel rated it it was ok

Just could not finish.....

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Nov 04, 2008 Charles rated it really liked it

I really enjoyed A.J. Jacobs previous book, The Know it all. His books are thoughtful and funny. If you can find it check out his talk about this book at "TED" (search iTunes), he sounds nothing like I thought he would. ...more

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