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Jacobs literally interprets the book of Leviticus which suggests that one should not trim the edges of one's beard. (Simon & Schuster)

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Bible 101

Broadcast: Midmorning, 10/15/2008, 10:06 a.m.

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A magazine editor who grew up with no religion decided he wanted to learn more about the relevance of faith in the modern world. So he decided to obey the Bible as literally as possible for one year. He joins Midmorning to talk about what he learned.

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  • A.J. Jacobs: is an editor at Esquire magazine and author of "The Year of Living Biblically."

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