Hear the sound of Bible myths shattering

When a myth about the Bible's contents is shattered in favor of Scriptural truth, does it actually make an audible sound?

Maybe not, but now you can at least listen to a radio interview with Joe Kovacs, author of the stunning new best-seller, "Shocked by the Bible: The Most Astonishing Facts You've Never Been Told."

Kovacs was recently interviewed by Pastor Dan Catlin of the Messiah's Branch Prophecy Hour, and the program can be heard here by clicking the play button below.

Joe Kovacs on "Shocked by the Bible"

Kovacs, the executive news editor for WND, is stunning readers across America with "Shocked by the Bible," which soared to No. 1 in three Bible-related categories on Amazon.com even before its official release, and hit No. 322 among all books within 24 hours of its debut, with readers giving it the maximum five-star rating. It also rocketed to No. 1 on the WND Best-Seller list.

"Shocked by the Bible" rocketed to No. 1 in three Amazon categories within 24 hours of its release

The book shatters scores of commonly held misconceptions by simply quoting exactly and exclusively from the inspired Word of God. 

For instance, concerning the birth of Jesus, Kovacs told Catlin, "Even things that you think are in the Bible, like 'Three Wise Men' – there is no 'Three Wise Men' mentioned anywhere in the Bible. In fact, when you look at what the Bible says in the Gospel of Matthew, no wise men are ever shown at the manger."

"It's the Gospel of Luke that mentions the shepherds coming to witness the manger scene," Kovacs continued. "But when you read the Book of Matthew, it talks about wise men. It never tells you how many. It could have been three, could have been five, could have been 50. We're never told. And they showed up at a house for the first time, not a manger. And they were visiting a young child, not a babe."

Pastor Catlin, whose ministry is based in Kansas, said, "I am just really fascinated by this book. My comment to the producer of this program tonight was, 'Man, I should have [written] this book!'"

"I really want everybody to read ['Shocked by the Bible']," Catlin added. "I'm praying that it'll send people back to actually read the Bible for themselves."

Kovacs stressed on the radio program, "You don't need to be a biblical scholar to read the Bible. It's not meant for scholars. It's meant for the ordinary person. God is trying to talk to everybody. It's our instruction book for our way of life."

Simply put, "Shocked by the Bible" is an educational juggernaut that not only reveals what the Bible really says, but also what it doesn't say. It's a massive news report exposing common misconceptions and answering questions that have endured for centuries.

Just a few of the issues explored include:

• The Bible doesn't say Jesus died on a Friday or rose at sunrise Sunday morning

• The practice of decorating a tree with silver and gold is actually condemned by God

• God never said "Let Me make man in My image"

• "Easter" has vanished from the Bible, yet many Christians still revere the name of that ancient fertility goddess as something holy

• God sought to kill Moses

• Noah, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were not Jews

• There were not just two of each animal aboard Noah's Ark

• The Bible doesn't say Noah's Ark landed on "Mount Ararat"

• Jesus did not come to make everyone understand His message

The book even delves into "lighter" facts that just never seem to be brought up in church.

Did you know ...

• God ran lotteries

• Nagging wives are mentioned in Scripture

• Women's breasts are celebrated in the Bible

• There's a character in the Bible called a "dumb ass"

• Underwear didn't disintegrate despite 40 years of heavy use

• The worst case of hemorrhoids in history is recorded

"I can admit that I am a former biblical doofus," Kovacs told Pastor Catlin on the radio show. "I did not read the Bible until I was 14 years old. So I had no clue what was in there. ... Once I started reading the Bible, I started noticing things that were very different from what American culture – the prevailing thought of American culture is about the Bible and about Christianity."

"I think the Bible is the greatest book ever written," Kovacs has stated previously. "I just want people to read it. If they did, many would be stunned to see the words that are actually on the pages. I'll leave it up to them when it comes to matters of faith."

"Shocked by the Bible" has been receiving rave reviews:

"If you think you really know the Bible, better think again. Joe Kovacs takes a close look at the greatest story ever told and separates myth from reality. My favorite parts of the book deal with Christmas and Easter. Check out 'Shocked by the Bible.' You may well be shocked."
– Bill O'Reilly, anchor, Fox News Channel

"Your parents never told you THIS STUFF was in the Bible."
– Melanie Morgan, radio talk-show host, co-author "American Mourning"

"'Shocked by the Bible' is nothing short of genius. From start to finish, Joe Kovacs turns the subject of Scripture into a fun-filled, information treasure that's virtually impossible to put down. The truth of what's really in the Bible will simply stun the world."
– Joseph Farah, editor of WorldNetDaily

Others readers have nothing but praise.

"Your book has changed my life almost as much as the Bible has!" exclaims Donna Hoagland of Muncy, Pa.

Mike Bennett of Milford, Ohio, says: "When a journalist takes on the Bible, you might expect a post-modern putdown of the ancient holy book. But award-winning journalist Joe Kovacs has a different take on the Holy Scriptures. He actually takes the Bible at its word and shows how many shocking misconceptions people have about it today."

While this eye-opening blockbuster is now on sale everywhere, WND is the only place that has copies personally autographed by the author.

It's still ranked near the top of Amazon's Most Wished For List for all Bible-related books.

Kovacs has written countless reports in his 25-year news career. Many have focused on biblical issues such as chariot wheels said to be found in the Red Sea, searches for Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant, and controversies over Christmas and Easter holidays as well as the Saturday-vs.-Sunday Sabbath.

Kovacs has received many awards for news excellence from the Associated Press and United Press International. He's run television, radio and print newsrooms in the U.S., as well as Budapest, Hungary. Kovacs is also regarded as one of the premier creative headline writers in the news business today.

Find out what you've been missing. Get "Shocked by the Bible: The Most Astonishing Facts You've Never Been Told" personally autographed by the author. It also makes a brilliant gift that will be remembered for a lifetime.

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