The Year of Living Biblically

About “The Year of Living Biblically”

The Year of Living Biblically is a 2007 book by A. J. Jacobs, an editor at Esquire magazine. In the book, Jacobs describes a year in which he attempted to follow as many biblical rules and guidelines as possible. He aimed to adhere to the commands found in the Bible, which he estimated to be more than 700. His goal was to live according to the text as literally as possible, documenting his experiences throughout the year. The book explores his efforts to apply biblical teachings to modern life. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)