Publisher's Synopsis
A prophet outruns a horse!A 90-Year-Old Woman Has a Baby!130 Years Is a Short Life? Oh, yeah. . .that's all in the Bible. And so are Egyptian mummies, talking donkeys, icky diseases, deadly chariot rides, fireproof teenagers. . .the list goes on and on. Let's face it—the Bible contains some weird and wacky stuff! In this book, written especially for 8-12-year-olds, you'll find over 800 fun and fascinating entries on people, places, events, and ideas of scripture. Brief biographies of key Bible characters, definitions of need-to-know terms, and fascinating features on the unusual (and sometimes gross) aspects of the Bible will keep you turning the pages. Packed with illustrations and a bright, colorful design, this book is perfect for personal reading, Sunday schools, and home schooling. Like strange facts? Oh, yeah. . .you'll find them in the Bible!
