The Wicked Bible

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Photograph: Sarah Askey © University of Canterbury

An extremely rare 17th century Bible encouraging adultery has been discovered in New Zealand. The printers accidentally omitted the word “not” from the seventh commandment, thereby directing adherents to commit adultery rather than avoid it. One thousand copies were printed, and most were destroyed.

The cause of the error is unknown, though both rival printers and cost-cutting measures are considered possible. Could the error have an infernal origin? What other mistakes could have been added. Is there an entirely wicked version out there? What if you unknowingly owed a copy of this version and committed adultery because you were commanded? Would that amount to a Get Out of Hell Free Card? What happens next?