Active RNS subscribers and members can sign in to view this content.

Not a subscriber or member yet? Learn more about our services.

c. 1999 Religion News Service UNDATED _ In biblical terms, the number 40 is full of significance. The flood lasted for 40 days and 40 nights. The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. Jesus was tempted for 40 days. And now Hollywood biographer Donald Sp...