Will Kim Jong-Il get 'Shocked by the Bible'?

It appears demand for the real truth of the Bible goes far beyond the English language.

It has just been announced that "Shocked by the Bible: The Most Astonishing Facts You've Never Been Told" will be translated into Korean.

According to Nashville-based publisher Thomas Nelson, a licensing agreement has been reached with Cana Books to translate and publish the book by WND Executive News Editor Joe Kovacs within the next 18 months.

"This is great news in the worldwide effort to shatter the fables and spread Bible truth," said Kovacs. "I'm truly humbled by the positive reaction to 'Shocked by the Bible' not only here in the United States, but in other countries as well."

"I hope someone can get the Korean version into the hands of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il, or at least one of his minions pretending to be him."

Matt Baugher, vice president and publisher of Thomas Nelson, said: "People around the world are challenged and uplifted daily by the stirring words in the Bible. So many, though, are operating on half-truths and misinformation. Joe Kovacs' book clears up many of these misconceptions in an accessible and fun presentation. We're thrilled to see it take hold in the influential Korean marketplace."

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

• "Easter" has vanished from modern translations of the Bible

• "Three Wise Men" appear nowhere in the story of Jesus' birth, and none are ever mentioned visiting baby Jesus in a Bethlehem manger (They saw Jesus for the first time as a young child in a house).

• The Bible never specifically mentions the day, month, year or even season Jesus was born.

• There's no mention of a Christmas tree or any tree in the gospels recording Jesus' birth. However, there is a custom mentioned in the Old Testament that shows people decorating trees with silver and gold. You might be astounded to find out what God says about such a practice.

• The Bible does not say Eve bit into an apple

• 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

Shock yourself, your friends and relatives with an autographed copy of "Shocked by the Bible," exclusively from WND's online store. If you prefer ordering by phone, call our toll-free order line: 1-800-4-WND-COM (1-800-496-3266).

Kovacs was recently a guest on the Rusty Humphries radio show to shatter misconceptions many people have about the Bible.

You can listen to the entire interview by clicking the play button below:

Hear Joe Kovacs talk with Rusty Humphries about "Shocked by the Bible"

"Shocked by the Bible" has become an instant smash, twice hitting No. 1 in three Bible-related categories on Amazon.com with readers giving it high praise.

"Shocked by the Bible" skyrocketed to three No.1 spots on Amazon.com before and after its official release

It's still ranked near the top of Amazon's Most Wished For List for all Bible-related books. It also soared to No. 1 on the WND Best-Seller list.

"If you think you really know the Bible, better think again," warns Fox News' Bill O'Reilly. "Your parents never told you this stuff was in the Bible," adds radio talker and author Melanie Morgan. WND founder Joseph Farah simply says, "'Shocked by the Bible' is nothing short of genius."

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.

He 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 makes a brilliant gift that will be remembered for a lifetime.

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To interview Joe Kovacs, author of "Shocked by the Bible," please contact him.

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