The Many Faces of Biblical Humor
Many Faces of Biblical Humor
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We are always interested in questions or comments from readers. So, please let us know if you find misprints in the text, need clarification of some points, or just want to talk about humor in the Bible. If you have a particular biblical passage that you think is humorous, but which we have not treated in the book, please share that with us as well. Perhaps we can include your passage if there is ever a second edition of the book. May God bless your reading of the Word.
If you feel as the following author did about humor in the Bible, then do not bother to contact us. We won't have much in common to discuss.
“The Bible contains every form of literature in the highest degree, except humour. The seriousness of the main theme – man’s relationship to God – and the serious cast of mind characteristic of the various writers, forbade the introduction of anything approaching hilarity.”
(W. L. Phelps, Reading of the Bible, New York, 1919, p. 21)
In a way, Mr. Phelp's comment is rather humorous.
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Many Faces of Biblical Humor
Saint Louis, MO
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