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The X-Rated Bible: An Irreverent Survey of Sex in the Scriptures [Paperback]

Ben Edward Akerley
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April 1, 1999

"Everything you wanted to know about the holiness-horniness nexus, but they wouldn't tell you."—George Carlin

Found in nearly every home, within the reach of underage children, is a book plump with scenes normally confined to sin-bins marked “Adults Only.” We’re talking about the Holy Bible, a book filled with incest, rape, adultery, prostitution, drugs, bestiality, castration—all the nasty stuff!


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  • Paperback: 245 pages
  • Publisher: Feral House; 2nd edition (April 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0922915555
  • ISBN-13: 978-0922915552
  • Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.6 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #751,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars What Does the Bible Really Say? July 10, 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
"The X-Rated Bible," a survey of sex in the Holy Bible, is simply one of the best books on the market. It should be mandatory reading, particularly in consideration of the fact that the "Good Book" is pushed worldwide as "God's Word." As "X-Rated's" author, Ben Akerley, points out in detail, the Old Testament is full of sexual perversion, not only on the part of "infidels" but also on that of the "chosen people," whom most people have been led to believe were godly, pious individuals who never did anything remotely "bad." Au contraire! The "great patriarchs" and "heroes" of the Old Testament would be considered perverts and criminals by today's social and moral standards. But the New Testament also does not escape criticism, as Akerley reveals the bizarre and pathological attitudes regarding sex therein as well.

When "The X-Rated Bible" first came out in 1985, even though it was published by a small company it received some serious attention, and Akerley was forced into debates on radio and TV programs. His critics were unable to point out any serious flaws in his work and research - because he was merely quoting the "Holy Scriptures," not making anything up! For freethinkers and believers alike, Akerley has done a great service, because the Bible is a manual designed to manipulate the masses. The fact that very few believers actually read the "Good Book" and know little about its endless chronicling of perversion and genocide, constitutes proof that it serves as mind-control, as does the fact that those selfsame believers mindlessly believe the Bible is some great, spiritual work because their priests and pastors have selectively fed them "feel-good" passages. In reality, a close examination of the Bible will nauseate all but the most insensate. As the great statesman Thomas Paine said, quoted by Akerley:

"Whenever we read the obscene stories, the voluptuous debaucheries, the cruel and torturous executions, the unrelenting vindictiveness, with which more than half the Bible is filled, it would be more consistent that we called it the word of a demon than the word of God. It is a history of wickedness, that has served to corrupt and brutalize mankind; and, for my part, I sincerely detest it, as I detest everything that is cruel."

And the eminent freethinker Robert Ingersoll stated:

"Nobody holds with greater contempt than I the writers, publishers, or dealers in obscene literature. One of my objections to the Bible is that it contains hundreds of grossly obscene passages not fit to be read by any decent man; thousands of passages, in my judgment, calculated to corrupt the minds of youth."

Ben Akerley has compiled these various obscene passages in one easy-to-read book that loosens the bonds of erroneous beliefs which have caused inconceivable carnage and turmoil upon this planet. And his wonderful work has now been re-published in a beautifully done layout by the experts at Feral House. The back cover blurb runs, "That's right, friends. We're talking about the Holy Bible, a book filled with incest, rape, adultery, exhibitionism, debauchery, abortion, prostitution, drugs, bestiality, castration, scatology - all the nasty stuff!" In exposing the Bible's "dirty little secrets," Akerley cites scripture, chapter and verse, and explains sexual euphemisms and innuendoes designed to go over the heads of the common folk, which they obviously have. "The X-rated Bible" is truly a unique book that should be read by all who are interested in what the Bible really says.

Acharya S Archaeologist, Historian, Mythologist, Linguist Member, American School of Classical Studies

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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Naughty, naughty October 29, 2001
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
If you have a drop of irreverent blood in your veins, you'll get a big kick out of this book. It deals with the most believable aspect of the Bible: that people were no different then than now. Just as crazy, just as horny. Also just as nasty to one another.

Mr. Akerley does a good job of presenting this ribald side of the Holy Book, and when it's not diluted by less interesting material, it makes quite an impression.

I'm waiting for the companion book, tentatively titled "The Blood-soaked Bible: A Gruesome Survey of Violence in the Scriptures."

I understand there's a problem at the publishers, as it's turning out to be a four-volume set.

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading for Believers and Nonbelievers August 1, 1998
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book explores all the dirty parts of the Bible and shows that the Bible, far from being the prudish book that the Moral Majority would like to think it is, is full of the stuff. Highly recommended. The author does have an obvious anti-religious bias, and the book is published by the American Athiest Association, but that doesn't distract from the central point of the book which is that the Word of God contains reference after reference to sex, and not all of it in a negative light either.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good book to choose to expand your mind.
The X-Rated Bible has gaven me a new view of how i look at the bible. Not that it's in a bad way in it's teachings, but in a way that i can read the bible a bit more open minded... Read more
Published on May 8, 2011 by Gabe
5.0 out of 5 stars Rape, orgies and sodomy...all found in the good book.
The Author of this book, Ben Edward Akerley, does a great job of uncovering all the erotic passages in the Bible, helping to prove that it is not the good book Christians see it... Read more
Published on May 8, 2011 by Alyssa C
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Great book!
The book is great especially for those who have always believed there was something wrong with christianity its worth a read and will definitely recommend to others.
Published on February 6, 2011 by Justin Millhouse II
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected.
I had a book with this same title before and someone stole it. Ironic!! This isn't what I remembered; way too much of the real Bible, and not enough commentary and no humor. Read more
Published on March 4, 2010 by Donna Siren
4.0 out of 5 stars Realistic Look
"The X-Rated Bible" is a very interesting book. It gives a very realistic look at the raucous content of the Bible, and just maybe, someone's eyes will be opened to the reality of... Read more
Published on December 31, 2008 by D. Paris
5.0 out of 5 stars Open Mind
This book is really good. It doesn't matter whether you agree with the writer or not its all fact base out of the bible. So if your mad at the writer the your mad at the bible :~D
Published on April 23, 2008 by Joseph Monroe
4.0 out of 5 stars valid and relevant
this book is really good.

it provides the reader with background of the author which helps you extablish his stance. he is/was (? Read more
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