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Bible facts and facts about bibles, from the Random Facts shelf.
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How many Gutenberg Bibles survive today?
Gutenberg printed about 180 copies of his Bible around 1455, and only about 49 are known to survive today, making them among the most valuable books in the world.
What is the oldest surviving book printed with metal movable type?
The oldest surviving book printed with metal movable type is the Jikji, a Korean Buddhist text printed in 1377, decades before Gutenberg's Bible.
Does the Library of Congress own a Gutenberg Bible?
The Library of Congress owns one of only three perfect surviving copies of the Gutenberg Bible printed on vellum, a type of animal skin parchment.
Why do In-N-Out cups have Bible verses on them?
In-N-Out Burger prints small Bible verse references on its cups and wrappers, a tradition started by the founders' son Rich Snyder in the 1980s.
Was the forbidden fruit an apple?
The Bible never says the forbidden fruit was an apple. The idea may come from a Latin pun, because "malum" means both "apple" and "evil."
What was Saint Peter's job?
Before becoming a disciple of Jesus, Saint Peter was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee.
How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
According to the Gospels, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
What happened to Saint Paul on the road to Damascus?
Saint Paul, originally named Saul of Tarsus, persecuted early Christians until a dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus.
How many books of the Bible did Saint Paul write?
Thirteen letters in the New Testament are attributed to Saint Paul, and scholars generally agree that at least seven were written by him.
Did Saint Paul ever meet Jesus?
Saint Paul never met Jesus during Jesus's lifetime.
What was Saint Paul's job?
Saint Paul supported himself as a tentmaker.
What was Saint Joseph's job?
Saint Joseph is traditionally described as a carpenter, though the Greek word used in the Bible could also mean a builder or craftsman.
Does Saint Joseph speak in the Gospels?
Saint Joseph never speaks a single word in the Gospels.
How many Gutenberg Bibles still exist?
About 180 Gutenberg Bibles were printed around 1455, and fewer than 50 survive today.