Can you point me to a list of animals that were on Noah's Ark? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2008 - 11 answers

Who decides what passages of the Old Testament are no longer relevant in Christian theology, and who grants this authority of interpretation?
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 30 answers

Can you recommend some books about the Bible's collation? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Help me find non-traditional bible readings for my Catholic wedding. [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2008 - 14 answers

Has there been higher criticism (such as the documentary hypothesis) or textual criticism of religions other than Christianity and Judaism?
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there a specialty Bible for liberals? [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 30 answers

I'm looking for bible/quran/"insert holy book here" quotes that say something to the effect of "You will be taken care of" or "you are in my hands" or somesuch. Verses that say that no matter what happens, I will be looked after. I'm not looking for verses that say "You are loved". [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 26 answers

I'm looking for a passage in the bible. [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 10 answers

How many covenants are in the bible? My [more inside] list all the covenants with God in the Old and New Testaments, and am I understanding them correctly? If I'm missing any, can you briefly explain which ones I've left off the list and what the agreement is? Also, were any of these covenants I list below repeated somewhere else at a later time, with either the same or different people? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm working my way through the Bible. At the moment, I'm towards the end of Numbers. The past few books have been very heavy with detailed instructions on the various blood rituals God requires of his people — which animals to sacrifice, what manner to do it in, and lots of blood-splashing on the sides of the tent. [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 31 answers

How many miles can a person walk in a day? [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2007 - 27 answers

What are some good, unholy, "scripture"-like quotes I can use as an email signature? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 57 answers

I wish to continue a question that I posed in another thread to perhaps get some idea what others (either religious and not) thought of these two biblical situations... [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2007 - 39 answers

Books that imitate/parody/use-as-inspiration the story of Jesus? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2007 - 37 answers

What are good resources for studying language and translation issues of the Christian Bible (particularly the New Testament and more particularly the Gospels) [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2007 - 15 answers

I've been asked to provide a favorite Bible passage to a friend's six year old child who is starting his religious instruction. Not having nearly the bible knowledge of a Bertie Wooster, I'm asking the hive mind for a favorite passage that might be instructive or inspirational and suitable for a young child. Extra credit if it teaches tolerance of other's beliefs.
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 37 answers

Why does Greek mythology ostensibly lack many of the "survivalistic" traits of the Bible? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 34 answers

I'm an atheist -- help me find a study Bible and/or study Koran. [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2006 - 16 answers

I'm an atheist. My fiancé is not. What about the children? [more inside]
posted on Dec 10, 2006 - 50 answers

What's wrong with the NIV bible? What's so great about it? [more inside]
posted on Nov 12, 2006 - 15 answers

It was always my understanding that Numbers 5:11 in the Hebrew Bible refers to an abortive procedure. However... [more inside]
posted on Nov 9, 2006 - 17 answers

Where can I find a line-by-line interpretation/explanation of the biblical Song of Solomon online?
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 3 answers

Does anyone know of a book that analyzes the New Testament as literature? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2006 - 11 answers

Is God perfect? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2006 - 32 answers

A friend whose birthday is approaching would love a very nice King James Bible. Does anyone have a recommendation for a nice, possibly leather-bound KJV Bible, perferably between $50 and $100?
posted on May 24, 2006 - 14 answers

So how do we know the Bible isn't just a book of fiction that someone has written? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 42 answers

How does the Christian Bible explain or account for fossil evidence of cavemen and dinosaurs? Was Adam a Neanderthal? Were there dinosaurs on Noah's Ark?
posted on Apr 3, 2006 - 37 answers

BibleFilter: Why are there so many versions of the new testament? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2005 - 52 answers

I have an old (200+ years?) Bible that I want to get restored, any suggestions? Pics and more info inside. [more inside]
posted on Dec 7, 2005 - 8 answers

Help! I need 2 Bible passages in Russian right away. Is there a Russian language Bible written out online? [more inside]
posted on Sep 28, 2005 - 4 answers

I'm a Christian, but I don't know jack about the Bible. What's the best way to tackle this divine dilemma? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2005 - 40 answers

I'm interested in picking up an annotated Bible--something that treats it as a cultural document rather than the revealed word of God. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2005 - 16 answers

I'm writing a story (set in the 1920s) about a deeply religious teenage girl who tries to rescue a friend from his abusive guardian. She consults the Bible and finds a verse or parable that she (mis?)interprets as justification for her actions. What is a good verse or story that one could use as justification to confront an abuser? Preferably NT, King James translation preferred.
posted on Dec 21, 2004 - 9 answers

Why are Christians opposed to heterosexual pre-marital sex. I can find some Paul diktats but is that the only problem?
posted on Dec 1, 2004 - 39 answers

Any biblical scholars out there? I got spooked out this morning by a suspicious person. More inside!
posted on Mar 16, 2004 - 23 answers

Why is it that in some versions of the bible, certain words - seemingly at random - are capitalized? And I don't mean things like LORD and such; I'm talking about when it has words like "was" and "went" in all caps. I've never been able to find an explanation for this.
posted on Jan 31, 2004 - 9 answers

Daniel 6:24 uses the phrase "or ever they came at the bottom of the den." I haven't been able to find any explanations about what that particular phrase means. Does anyone have any insights?
posted on Jan 11, 2004 - 6 answers