Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist?

Plus, a short history of hell, the real Mary Magdalene and a heavenly angels quiz.

Happy Thursday Have you ever wondered who decided which books to include in the Bible? Was it assembled during the Council of Nicea, as Did Dan Brown famously wrote in "The Da Vinci Code"? Read on to find out what scholars have to say about the history of the Bible. Who Decided Which Books to Include in the Bible? By Dave Roos Why did some religious writings make it into the Bible and others didn't? Read more >> Where Was Babylon and Does It Still Exist? The ancient city of Babylon was a byword for wickedness in the Bible. But what is the real story? Read more >> A Short History of Hell Where did our collective Western image of hell come from? And has it always been the same since the very beginning? Read more >> Did King Nebuchadnezzar Really Go Mad and Eat Grass for 7 Years?   The Bible says that God caused Nebuchadnezzar to become insane and live like an animal for seven years as punishment for his arrogance. But is there any historical evidence for this? Read more >> Who Was the Real Mary Magdalene? She's been portrayed as a repentant prostitute, the secret wife of Jesus and a demon-haunted woman. So, who was she really? Read more >> Were the Philistines Really Uncultured 'Philistines'? Do the Philistines deserve their bad biblical reputation? Read more >> A Heavenly Angels Quiz   Halos, robes and wings are how most people think of angels. But let's see how much you know about angels' roles, ranks and responsibilities. Take the quiz >> Riddle of the Day! How is seven different from the rest of the numbers between one and ten?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list